adj
B1
Intermediate
untidy
uhn-TEYE-dee
Untidy (adj) means Messy or disordered. Example: “His untidy bedroom was covered in clothes and books.”
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
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- untidies
- Past tense
- untidied
- Comparative
- untidier
- Superlative
- untidiest
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His _____ bedroom was covered in clothes and books.
Etymology
Formed from un- and tidy.
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What does “untidy” mean?
The word “untidy” means messy or disordered. In plain terms, messy — not neat or organised.
How do you pronounce “untidy”?
“Untidy” is pronounced uhn-TEYE-dee (/ʌnˈtaɪdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “untidy” in a sentence?
Here is “untidy” used in a sentence: “His untidy bedroom was covered in clothes and books.”
What is another word for “untidy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “untidy” include disorderly and slovenly.
What is the opposite of “untidy”?
The opposite of “untidy” — its antonyms — are neat and tidy.
What part of speech is “untidy”?
“Untidy” is an adjective.
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