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cluttered


Meanings
  • adjective

    A state of being filled or covered with an excessive amount of things, making it difficult to move around or use the space effectively.

    - "The room was cluttered with piles of old books and magazines."
    - "I can't find my keys because the house is cluttered."
    - "The cluttered desk made it hard for her to focus on her work."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with cluttered
scattered , jumbled , mumbled , tumbled
Variants
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clutter , cluttered , cluttering , clutters
Etymology
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The word 'cluttered' comes from the Old English word 'clotter,' which means 'a mass of clotted matter.'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'cluttered' is also used in computer science to describe a user interface with too many icons, windows, or other elements, making it difficult to focus and use effectively.

  2. In some cultures, a cluttered home is seen as a sign of wealth and prosperity, as it indicates that the owner has enough possessions to fill their space.

  3. The opposite of a cluttered space is often described as 'minimalist,' a design style characterized by simplicity and the elimination of unnecessary objects.


Related Concepts
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  1. disorganization: A state of being untidy or in a state of confusion, often leading to inefficiency and difficulty in finding things.

  2. chaos theory: A mathematical and scientific theory dealing with the behavior of complex systems, particularly those that are highly sensitive to initial conditions and whose long-term development is difficult to predict.


Culture
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Cluttered spaces have been a common theme in literature and art, often used to represent chaos, disorganization, or the passage of time. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's mansion as 'a colossal affair by any standard,' with rooms 'crammed to the ceiling with all kinds of useless furniture,' reflecting the character's excessive and cluttered lifestyle.

How to Memorize "cluttered"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a room filled with piles of papers, boxes, and other items, making it difficult to navigate or find what you're looking for.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'cluttered' as a synonym for 'disorganized' or 'messy' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mental image of a cluttered room, and remember that the word 'cluttered' describes a space filled with too many things, making it hard to move around.


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