un·ti·dy

[uhn-tahy-dee] adjective, un·ti·di·er, un·ti·di·est, verb, un·ti·died, un·ti·dy·ing.
adjective
1.
not tidy or neat; slovenly; disordered: an untidy room; an untidy person.
2.
not well-organized or carried out: an untidy plan.
verb (used with object)
3.
to mess up; disorder; disarrange: The guests untidied the room.

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English; see un-1, tidy

un·ti·di·ly, adverb
un·ti·di·ness, noun
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untidy (ʌnˈtaɪdɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -dier, -diest
1.  not neat; slovenly
 
vb , -dier, -diest, -dies, -dying, -died
2.  (tr) to make untidy
 
un'tidily
 
adv
 
un'tidiness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

untidy
early 13c., "untimely, unseasonable, unsuitable," from un- (1) "not" + tidy. Cf. W.Fris. ontidich, M.Du. ontidich, Du. ontijdig, O.H.G. unzitich, Ger. unzeitig, Norw. utidig "untimely, unseasonable, unfavorable." Meaning "poorly cared for, not neat" is recorded from mid-14c.
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Example sentences
Untidy it may be, but democracy is an extraordinary achievement.
Some homes are neat and pleasant, whereas others are untidy and depressing.
Workshops are untidy and often unpredictable and as complex as the manuscripts,
  students, and leaders who tenant them.
Report of an unclean or untidy yard, alley, or court that is visible from the
  street.
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