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MESSINESS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word messiness. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word messiness. (close relations)
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untidiness
nounn
noun

• the condition of being untidy

• the trait of being untidy and messy

chaos
nounn
noun

• (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe

• a state of extreme confusion and disorder

• the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos

• (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions

clutter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a confused multitude of things

• unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen

verb

• fill a space in a disorderly way

confusion
nounn
noun

• disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

• a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

• a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

• an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended

• a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

disarray
nounn
noun

• a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

• untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)

verb

• bring disorder to

disorder
nounn
noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

disorganization
nounn
noun

• a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted

• the disturbance of a systematic arrangement causing disorder and confusion

haphazardness
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan

jumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a confused multitude of things

• small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie

• a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

verb

• be all mixed up or jumbled together

• assemble without order or sense

• bring into random order

muddle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a confused multitude of things

• informal terms for a difficult situation

verb

• make into a puddle

• mix up or confuse

shambles
nounn
noun

• a condition of great disorder

• a building where animals are butchered

sloppiness
nounn
noun

• the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water

• a lack of order and tidiness; not cared for

• the quality of not being careful or taking pains

• falsely emotional in a maudlin way

dishevelment
nounn
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mess
nounn
noun

• a state of confusion and disorderliness

• informal terms for a difficult situation

• soft semiliquid food

• a meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel

• a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

verb

• eat in a mess hall

• make a mess of or create disorder in

muss
verbv
noun

• a state of confusion and disorderliness

verb

• make messy or untidy

mussiness
nounn
noun

• a state of confusion and disorderliness

Best Hypernyms For MESSINESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for messiness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
disorder chaos clutter confusion disarray disorderliness disorganization jumble muddle shambles tumult uncleanliness untidiness

Alternatives for UNTIDINESS

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