What does untidy mean?
Untidy means Sloppy..
Untidy
/ʌnˈtaɪdi/ · adjective
Meaning
Sloppy..
Definitions by Sense
- Sloppy.
- Disorganized.
- (transitive) To make untidy, to make a mess
Example Sentences
I have never seen such an untidy bedroom!
His finances were in an untidy state when he died.
There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly cherished.
Before she closed each drawer she rummaged her hands through the clothes, untidying them just enough to feel comfortable.
Synonyms for untidy
Antonyms for untidy
Related Words
Word Forms
- untidier
- untidiest
- untidies
- untidying
- untidied
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for untidy?
Common synonyms include disorderly, slovenly, dishevel, sluttish.
What is the opposite of untidy?
Possible antonyms include neat, tidy.
How do you use untidy in a sentence?
I have never seen such an untidy bedroom!
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