Wordiyo
RootsVocabularyCoursesGuidesMy WordsPricing
Wordiyo

Build your English vocabulary systematically through roots and etymology.

Explore

  • Roots
  • Vocabulary
  • My Words

Learn

  • Guides
  • Pricing

Company

  • About
  • Terms
  • Privacy

© 2026 Wordiyo.

  1. Home
  2. /messy

messy

UK/'mesi/US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Untidy, dirty, or in disorder; difficult or unpleasant to deal with

凌乱的,肮脏的,棘手的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
messstem
+
ycharacterized by
=messy

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The kitchen was messy after cooking a big dinner.

  • 2.

    His handwriting was messy and difficult to read.

  • 3.

    The divorce turned into a messy legal battle.

← Browse all roots