messiness

Definitions

The state or quality of being untidy, disorganized, or dirty.

The condition of being complicated, confused, or difficult to manage.

Examples

The inherent messiness of the creative process often leads to the most innovative breakthroughs.

She tried to organize her desk, but the sheer messiness of the papers made it a daunting task.

Synonyms

disorder clutter untidiness chaos disarray sloppiness muddle

Antonyms

orderliness neatness tidiness organization cleanliness system precision