messiness

Definitions of messiness
  1. noun
    a state of confusion and disorderliness
    synonyms: mess, muss, mussiness
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    type of:
    disorder, disorderliness
    a condition in which things are not in their expected places
  2. noun
    the trait of being untidy and messy
    synonyms: untidiness
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    types:
    disarray, disorderliness
    untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
    type of:
    uncleanliness
    lack of cleanly habits
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