Messy

/ˈmɛsi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

characterized by disorder, disarray, or a lack of cleanliness; untidy.

After the party, the living room was left in a messy state with food everywhere.

complicated or difficult to manage.

The project became messy due to conflicting opinions among the team members.

involving a lot of physical or emotional trouble or difficulty.

Dealing with the aftermath of the breakup was a messy experience for her.

From the word 'mess' + '-y' suffix indicating a state.

messy situation

A complicated or difficult circumstance.

messy breakup

A breakup that involves much conflict or emotional turmoil.

messy house

A house that is not clean or organized.

mess

A situation or state that is dirty, untidy, or disorganized.

disorder

A state of disorder; confusion or mess.

chaos

A state of utter confusion or disorder.

In a bad or complicated state.

After that last night out, things got pretty messy.

Dramatically complicated or embroiled.

Their relationship turned messy after the argument.