untidy
/ʌnˈtaɪdi/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1172 in the learning path
凌乱的；不整洁的
Definitions
adj. not neat or well arranged
凌乱的；不整洁的
adj. not keeping your belongings or surroundings neat
不爱收拾的
Example
Her untidy desk was covered with cups and notebooks.
她凌乱的书桌上堆满了杯子和笔记本。
Shared workspaces can quickly become untidy unless employees take responsibility for keeping communal areas clean and organised.
如果员工不主动保持公共区域干净有序，共享办公空间很快就会变得凌乱。
Collocations
- an untidy room
- an untidy desk
- untidy handwriting
Word family
- tidy (adj.)
- untidily (adv.)
- untidiness (n.)
Synonyms
- messy
- disorganised
Antonyms
- tidy
- neat
Usage tip
untidy强调不整齐，不一定像dirty那样有污垢。
FAQ
- What does untidy mean?
- not neat or well arranged not keeping your belongings or surroundings neat
- How is untidy pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈtaɪdi/, US /ʌnˈtaɪdi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
