Cool MateMeaning of Untidy
Not neat or organized; messy in appearance.
In simple words: Not clean or organized; messy.
Untidy in a sentence
- Her desk is always so untidy with papers everywhere.
- The children's room looked untidy after playing all day.
- He feels embarrassed by his untidy appearance during the meeting.
- They often complain about the untidy state of the kitchen.
- An untidy garden can make a house look neglected.
How to use Untidy
Use 'untidy' to describe physical spaces or personal appearance that are disorganized. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings but may seem mild or polite.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'un' and 'tidy'—it’s not tidy!
Related words
Collocations with Untidy
- untidy room
- untidy appearance
- untidy desk
Synonyms for Untidy
- messy
- disorganized
- chaotic
- slapdash
- unsightly
Common mistakes with Untidy
- Confusing 'untidy' with 'dirty'; 'untidy' focuses on organization, while 'dirty' focuses on cleanliness.
- Using 'untidy' when referring to behavior, instead of 'messy' or other terms.
- Omitting the noun it describes, leading to unclear meaning.
Untidy appears in
Untidy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير مرتب
ليس نظيفًا أو منظمًا؛ فوضوي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অগোছালো
পরিষ্কার বা সংগঠিত নয়; নোংরা।
- GermanDeutsch
unordentlich
Nicht sauber oder organisiert; unordentlich.
- SpanishEspañol
Desordenado
No limpio ni organizado; desordenado.
- Persianفارسی
نامرتب
تمیز یا منظم نیست؛ شلوغ.
- FrenchFrançais
En désordre
Pas propre ou organisé ; en désordre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अव्यवस्थित
साफ़ या व्यवस्थित नहीं; अस्त-व्यस्त।
- ItalianItaliano
Disordinato
Non pulito o organizzato; disordinato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bagunçado
Não limpo ou organizado; bagunçado.
- RussianРусский
неряшливый, неопрятный
Нечистый или неорганизованный; неряшливый.
- Urduاردو
بے ترتیب, گندھا ہوا
صاف یا منظم نہیں؛ گندا۔
- Chinese中文
不整洁
不干净或不有序；凌乱。
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Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Untidy
What does Untidy mean?
Not clean or organized; messy.
What is the definition of Untidy?
Not neat or organized; messy in appearance.
How do you use Untidy in a sentence?
Her desk is always so untidy with papers everywhere.
Can you give another example of Untidy?
The children's room looked untidy after playing all day.
What are synonyms for Untidy?
Common alternatives include messy, disorganized, chaotic, slapdash, unsightly.
What is the opposite of Untidy?
Opposite meanings include tidy, organized, neat.
What words go with Untidy?
It commonly pairs with untidy room, untidy appearance, untidy desk.
What are common mistakes when using Untidy?
Confusing 'untidy' with 'dirty'; 'untidy' focuses on organization, while 'dirty' focuses on cleanliness. Using 'untidy' when referring to behavior, instead of 'messy' or other terms. Omitting the noun it describes, leading to unclear meaning.
How do you pronounce Untidy?
US: //ʌnˈtaɪ.di//, UK: //ʌnˈtaɪ.di//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Untidy?
Use 'untidy' to describe physical spaces or personal appearance that are disorganized. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings but may seem mild or polite.
What CEFR level is Untidy?
"Untidy" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.