untidy

Meanings

• adjective

  A state of being disorderly or messy.

  - "The room was untidy with clothes strewn about."
  - "His untidy hair made it difficult to comb."

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Antonyms

neat , tidy

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Synonyms

disorderly , slovenly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with untidy
ideal , reveal , seal , veil

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Variants

List of all variants of untidy that leads to same result
untidily , untidiness , untidinesses , untidy

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Etymology

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From Old English 'untidig', from 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'tidig' meaning 'neat' or 'orderly'.

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Trivia

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1. The opposite of 'untidy' is 'tidy'.

2. The word 'untidy' contains the letter 'd' three times.

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Related Concepts

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1. disorder: A state of confusion or lack of organization.

2. mess: A collection of things that are not in their proper place.

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Culture

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In literature, 'untidy' is often used to describe characters or settings that are disorganized or chaotic. In art, untidy or chaotic compositions can convey a sense of energy or creativity.

How to Memorize "untidy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with clutter and disorder to visualize the meaning of 'untidy'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'untidy' with a messy bedroom or a disorganized desk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U Is For Unorganized' to remember the meaning of 'untidy'.

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