Untidy

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Definitions of untidy

adjective not neat or organized; messy

Example Sentences

A1 My room is untidy because I haven't cleaned it in weeks.

A2 The kitchen was untidy with dirty dishes piled up in the sink.

B1 She always leaves her desk untidy with papers scattered everywhere.

B2 The garden was untidy, with overgrown bushes and weeds taking over.

C1 The office was untidy, with files strewn across the floor and no organization in sight.

C2 The workshop was untidy, with tools and equipment haphazardly placed on workbenches and shelves.

Examples of untidy in a Sentence

formal The office was in a state of disarray, with papers strewn about and desks left untidy.

informal Her room is always so untidy, with clothes and books scattered everywhere.

slang I can't stand how untidy his car is, it's like a garbage dump in there.

figurative His thoughts were as untidy as his desk, jumping from one idea to the next without any organization.

Grammatical Forms of untidy

• past tense: untidied
• plural: untidies
• comparative: more untidy
• superlative: most untidy
• present tense: untidy
• future tense: will untidy
• perfect tense: have untidied
• continuous tense: is untidying
• singular: untidy
• positive degree: untidy
• infinitive: to untidy
• gerund: untidying
• participle: untidied

Origin and Evolution of untidy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'untidy' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'tidy' meaning 'neat or orderly'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'untidy' has retained its original meaning of being disorderly or messy, but it may also be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that is not well-organized or coherent.