untidy

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not neat and tidy

   In constrast to their neat and monkish siblings, they were careless and untidy in their personal habits.

2. 2
   adj

   Sloppy.

   I have never seen such an untidy bedroom!

3. 3
   adj

   Disorganized.

   His finances were in an untidy state when he died.

4. 4
   verb

   To make untidy, to make a mess

   Before she closed each drawer she rummaged her hands through the clothes, untidying them just enough to feel comfortable.

Etymology

From un- + tidy.