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The desk was messy after the craft project.
What does Messy mean?
Messy means untidy.
Dictionary definition
not neat or organized.
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Messy in a sentence
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A messy backpack made it hard to find homework.
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Students cleaned the messy workspace before starting the next activity.
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What does messy mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to messy?
Untidy is close in meaning to messy.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for messy?
Neat contrasts with messy.
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Messy
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mess · ee · strongest beat: mess
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WordMessy.
Partadjective.
MeaningMessy means untidy.
ExampleExample: The desk was messy after the craft project.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mess · ee
- Strongest beat
- mess
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mess.
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Synonyms
Words like Messy
untidyCan be used as a similar word for messy in some contexts.
clutteredCan be used as a similar word for messy in some contexts.
disorganizedCan be used as a similar word for messy in some contexts.
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Word family
Messy word family
Base word
messy
adjective
messier
More messy.
adverb
messily
In a messy way.
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