Synonyms for

Untidy

Verb / ʌˈntaɪdi: / Another word for untidy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'untidy' means not neat or well-organized. It describes something that is messy or disordered.

Synonyms & similar words

tidy messy disorganized cluttered chaotic sloppy disheveled unorganized muddled jumbled haphazard disordered slipshod unkempt messy unsystematic disarranged tangled disarrayed dishevelled shambolic

Example sentences

  1. The kitchen was untidy with dirty dishes piled up.
  2. His desk is always untidy with papers scattered everywhere.
  3. She looked untidy with her hair all messy.
  4. The room was untidy with clothes strewn all over the floor.
  5. The garden was untidy, overgrown with weeds and untrimmed bushes.

Quotes

  • “A messy room is a happy room, and I must be the happiest girl in the world.” - Lucy Maud Montgomery
  • “There is no order in my kitchen. There is no system. Only chaos. And the opposite of untidy.” - Ainsley Harriott
  • “I don't mind a messy room. I just wish it was always messy in here.” - Jarod Kintz

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