Definition of Messy
Messy
messy
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
dirty or untidy, characterized by disorder or confusion, or involving untidiness or disorder;
e.g. The dog's paws were messy and they left muddy tracks on the floor.
(adjective)
careless, lazy, or disorganized, not neat, tidy, or precise;
e.g. She had a rather messy approach that yielded imperfect results from which no meaningful conclusions could be drawn.
(adjective)
unpleasant and difficult to deal with, often due to being confusing or frustrating;
e.g. The division of the estate was a messy affair since everyone felt they deserved the largest share.
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