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messy

UK
/ˈmɛsi/
US
/ˈmɛsi/

Translations

messyadjective
messier
Comp.
messiest
Super.
UK
/ˈmɛsi/
US
/ˈmɛsi/
désordonnéPour une pièce, un espace ou un objet en manque d’ordre.
Her room was so messy that it was hard to find anything.
Sa chambre était si désordonnée qu’il était difficile de trouver quoi que ce soit.
compliquéPour une situation, une affaire ou une séparation difficiles à démêler.
The breakup was messy, with both sides arguing over shared belongings.
La rupture était compliquée, les deux camps se disputant les biens communs.
salissantPour ce qui produit beaucoup de saleté ou de désordre.
The art project was fun but very messy, with paint splattered everywhere.
Le projet artistique était amusant mais très salissant, avec de la peinture éclaboussée partout.
Additional translations
dramatiqueFamilier. Se dit d’un comportement instable, excessif ou source de scandale.
Synonyms
untidy
disorderly
chaotic
cluttered
disheveled
sloppy
scruffy
jumbled
unorganized
shambolic
Antonyms
neat
tidy

Definitions

messyadjective
Characterized by a lack of order or neatness; untidy or disorganized.
Her room was so messy that it was hard to find anything.
Involving or causing a lot of confusion or complications.
The breakup was messy, with both sides arguing over shared belongings.
Involving or producing a lot of dirt or disorder.
The art project was fun but very messy, with paint splattered everywhere.
Informal. Behaving in a dramatic, indiscreet, or emotionally uncontrolled way; prone to creating disorder or gossip.
Don't get messy and start posting about the argument online.
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