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Definition of messiness

messiness

/ˈmɛs.i.nəs/
mes · si · ness
Adverb:messily
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Adjective:messy
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being untidy, disorganized, or dirty.

Example

"The constant messiness of his shared apartment eventually drove his roommates to move out."

2

The state of a situation or problem being complicated, confused, and difficult to deal with.

Example

"Historians often struggle to capture the sheer messiness of political transitions in simple narratives."

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• Rhymes for messiness

• Nearby Words

messiah
messianic
messily
messiness
messy
mestizo
meta

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Messiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/messiness
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