The meaning of MESSY is marked by confusion, disorder, or dirt : untidy. How to use messy in a sentence.

MESSY definition: characterized by a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition. See examples of messy used in a sentence.

1. a. Disorderly and dirty: a messy bedroom. b. Given to making messes; not neat or organized: a messy roommate. 2. Exhibiting or demonstrating carelessness: messy reasoning. 3. Unpleasantly difficult to …

If you describe a situation as messy, you are emphasizing that it is confused or complicated, and therefore unsatisfactory. John had been through a messy divorce himself.

MESSY definition: 1. untidy: 2. producing or causing dirt and untidiness: 3. used to describe a situation that is…. Learn more.

Definition of messy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Messy things are sloppy, disorganized, or dirty. Your messy room isn't bothering anyone but you — but your messy clothes might not be appropriate for your cousin's formal wedding.

MESSY definition: 1. untidy or dirty: 2. unpleasant and complicated: . Learn more.

Something that is messy is dirty or untidy. Dad made me clean up my messy room. Don't worry if this first coat of paint looks messy.

messy adjective (SITUATION) used to describe a situation that is confused and unpleasant: