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Another word for messy

Adjective

  1. Marked by an absence of cleanliness and order

    2. See also:

    order

  2. Indifferent to correctness, accuracy, or neatness

    3. See also:

    careful

  3. Lacking regular or logical order

    4. See also:

    order

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Another word for messy

Modifier
    2. See also:

    disordered

    dirty

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Sentence Examples

  • It was messy and uneven.

  • She wondered if her hair was as messy as she suspected.

  • The messy studio from last week had been transformed into a professional art gallery.

  • Make it messy and obvious.

  • It's a bit messy, I'm going through things.

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