adj
untidy
uhn-TEYE-dee
adj
1
Messy or disordered.
"His untidy bedroom was covered in clothes and books."
"She apologised for her untidy handwriting."
How to Use Untidy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMessy — not neat or organised.
UK vs US
Common in British English; American English often prefers 'messy' in casual speech.
Common pairings
untidy room
untidy desk
untidy hair
Word Forms
untidier comparative, untidied past tense, untidies singular, untidiest superlative
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