What does MESSY mean?

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

• Untidy or dirty (e.g. a messy room)
• Confused or complicated (e.g. a messy situation)
• Characterized by a lack of organization or planning (e.g. a messy process)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmɛsi/
• UK: /ˈmɛsi/

Origin and Usage

The word "messy" originated from the Middle English word "mesy," which means "untidy." It has been used in English since the 15th century. "Messy" is commonly used to describe physical spaces that are untidy or dirty, as well as situations or processes that are disorganized or complicated.

Synonyms

• Untidy
• Disorganized
• Cluttered
• Chaotic
• Unkempt

Related Words

• Dirty
• Grime
• Muddy
• Dusty
• Smoky

Example Sentences

• Their apartment was always messy, with clothes and dishes strewn everywhere.
• The companys finances were in a messy state, with incomplete records and unaccounted expenses.
• The new software was a messy process, with frequent crashes and bugs.