untidy

IPA/ʌnˈtaɪdi/
KK[əntˈaɪdi]IPA/ʌnˈtaɪdi/

untidy — 形容詞

  • untidypositive
  • more untidycomparative
  • most untidysuperlative

1. Not in a neatly ordered state, with things spread around or left in the wrong pl

1.形容詞A2
釋義

凌亂的

物品雜亂無章的

Not in a neatly ordered state, with things spread around or left in the wrong places so that a room, desk, or other space looks messy.

例句

Reuben's bedroom was so untidy that he could not find his school shoes under the bed.

Reuben 的房間非常凌亂，連床底下的學校皮鞋都找不到。

so untidy that [result clause]

The kitchen looked untidy after Élise and her cousins finished decorating the birthday cake.

Élise 和表兄妹們裝飾完生日蛋糕後，廚房看起來很凌亂。

predicative: look untidy

常見搭配
  • untidy room
  • untidy desk
  • untidy house
  • untidy pile
  • look untidy
  • untidy appearance
同義詞
  • messy

    more common in everyday speech; has the same core meaning

  • cluttered

    suggests too many things filling a space, not just disorder

  • disordered

    more formal; focuses on the lack of a system or arrangement

反義詞
  • tidy

    things put neatly in their proper places

  • neat

    carefully arranged and clean-looking

文法句型

untidy + noun

linking verb + untidy

常見錯誤

The floor was untidy because it was covered in mud.
The floor was untidy because clothes were lying all over it.
Untidy describes disorder or things being out of place, not dirtiness or uncleanliness.

2. (of a person) having the habit of not putting things away or not keeping one's s

2.形容詞B1
釋義

邋遢的

不愛整潔的

(of a person) having the habit of not putting things away or not keeping one's surroundings in order, often leaving a mess behind.

例句

Bilal is such an untidy person that his roommates always complain about the mess in the living room.

Bilal 是個很邋遢的人，他的室友總是抱怨客廳被他弄得亂七八糟。

such an untidy person that [result]

Renata's untidy habits meant she often lost her keys somewhere around the house.

Renata 邋遢的習慣讓她經常在家裡到處找不到鑰匙。

collocation: untidy habits

常見搭配
  • untidy person
  • untidy habits
  • untidy by nature
同義詞
  • messy

    more informal; describes both things and people

  • sloppy

    also suggests carelessness in work or appearance

反義詞
  • tidy

    keeping things in order

  • neat

    careful about order and cleanliness

文法句型

untidy + noun (person/habit)

linking verb + untidy (person)

用法筆記

Frequently used in predicative position ('she is untidy') when describing a person's general character, rather than a temporary state. Distinguish from sense 1 (IN DISARRAY), which describes a place or thing rather than a person's nature.

3. Happening or done in a way that lacks clear structure or proper planning, often

3.形容詞B2
釋義

混亂的

缺乏條理的

Happening or done in a way that lacks clear structure or proper planning, often producing a result that is not satisfactory.

例句

The election process was untidy, with many people questioning how the votes were counted.

選舉過程一片混亂，許多人質疑計票方式。

abstract use: untidy process

Hui's notes from the meeting were so untidy that nobody could follow what had been decided.

Hui 的會議紀錄非常混亂，沒有人能了解決定了哪些事項。

so untidy that [result clause] with abstract subject

常見搭配
  • untidy process
  • untidy handling
  • untidy arrangement
  • untidy planning
同義詞
  • disorganized

    focuses on lack of planning or system

  • chaotic

    stronger; suggests complete confusion and lack of control

  • messy

    informal; can describe both physical and abstract situations

反義詞

文法句型

untidy + noun (abstract)

linking verb + untidy (situation)

用法筆記

Typically used with abstract nouns such as 'process', 'handling', 'planning', or 'arrangement'. Unlike sense 1 (physical disorder), this sense refers to a lack of method or organisation in activities or systems.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • untidy state
  • untidy condition

副詞搭配

  • extremely untidy
  • rather untidy
  • very untidy
  • somewhat untidy
  • hopelessly untidy

常用片語

  • look untidy
  • become untidy
  • remain untidy
  • get untidy

介系詞搭配

  • untidy in appearance
  • untidy about the house