untidy
pronunciation
How to pronounce untidy in British English:
UK [ʌnˈtaɪdi]
How to pronounce untidy in American English:
US [ʌnˈtaɪdi]
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- Adjective:
- not neat and tidy
- careless and slovenly
Word Origin
- untidy (adj.)
- early 13c., "untimely, unseasonable, unsuitable," from un- (1) "not" + tidy (adj.). Similar formation in West Frisian ontidich, Middle Dutch ontidich, Dutch ontijdig, Old High German unzitich, German unzeitig, Norwegian utidig "untimely, unseasonable, unfavorable." Meaning "poorly cared for, not neat" is recorded from mid-14c.
- untidy (v.)
- "make untidy," 1891, from untidy (adj.). Related: Untidied; untidying.
Example
- 1. He politely made no reference to my untidy appearance .
- 2. I can 't read your untidy writing .
- 3. This untidy process need not roil the larger regional or global system . Dialogue must be a priority .
- 4. He 's very untidy by nature but has promised to mend his ways .
- 5. Although he is a famous scientist , he looks so untidy .