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    Untidy

    /ʌnˈtaɪ.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    Not arranged neatly or in order; messy.
    Her desk was untidy, with papers scattered everywhere.
    Not clean or well-groomed.
    He looked untidy in his wrinkled shirt and uncombed hair.
    In a disorganized state; haphazard.
    The room was generally untidy, with toys strewn across the floor.

    Etymology

    The word 'untidy' is formed by the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'tidy' which comes from Old English 'tidiga', meaning 'to be in order'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    messy hair
    Hair that is not styled neatly.
    untidy room
    A room that is disorganized or messy.
    untidy desk
    A desk that has clutter and is not kept in order.

    Related Words

    tidy
    To arrange neatly and in order.
    disorderly
    Not orderly; in a state of confusion or disarray.
    mess
    A situation or condition that is messy, confusing, or problematic.

    Slang Meanings

    Scruffy
    He showed up to the party looking scruffy and untidy.
    All over the place
    Her thoughts were all over the place, just like her untidy notes.