messy
/ˈmesi/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1814 in the learning path
凌乱的；脏乱的
Definitions
adj. Untidy or dirty, with things scattered or out of place.
凌乱的；脏乱的
adj. Complicated and difficult to deal with.
复杂难办的；棘手的
Example
His desk was messy after an afternoon of painting.
画了一下午画后，他的书桌变得脏乱不堪。
Without clear responsibilities, cooperation between public agencies can become messy and delay the delivery of essential services.
如果没有明确的职责，公共机构之间的合作可能变得混乱，延误基本服务的提供。
Collocations
- messy room
- messy handwriting
- messy situation
Word family
- mess (n.)
- messily (adv.)
- messiness (n.)
Synonyms
- untidy
- disorderly
Antonyms
- tidy
- neat
Usage tip
messy可指物品脏乱，也可指局面复杂难处理。
FAQ
- What does messy mean?
- Untidy or dirty, with things scattered or out of place. Complicated and difficult to deal with.
- How is messy pronounced?
- UK /ˈmesi/, US /ˈmesi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
