messy
UK: ˈmesi | US: ˈmesi
adj. untidy or dirty in appearance
adj. disorganized or chaotic
adj. (of a situation) complicated or unpleasant
The word "messy" originates from the noun "mess," which initially referred to a portion of food (from Old French mes, meaning "dish") and later evolved to mean "a state of confusion or disorder" in the 15th century. The suffix "-y" was added to form an adjective, implying "full of mess." Over time, "messy" expanded beyond literal untidiness to describe disorganization or complexity in abstract contexts.
Her room is always messy, with clothes scattered everywhere.
The project became messy due to poor planning.
He avoided the messy confrontation between his friends.
The toddler’s face was messy after eating chocolate.
Cleaning up the messy kitchen took hours.