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messy

/ˈmɛsi/
adjective
  1. (of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

    "Jim ran his fingers through his messy brown hair."

  2. (of a person) Prone to causing mess.

    "He is the messiest person I've ever met."

  3. (of a situation) Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

    "a messy divorce"

Antonymsneat, orderly

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