🇬🇧 Untidy meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Untidy means messy and not in order. When a room, desk, or person is untidy, things are not where they should be. Clothes might be on the floor, papers might be all over the table, and toys might be scattered everywhere. An untidy place is hard to walk in or find things in, because nothing is put away properly.

The bathroom shelf was so untidy that the soap was hiding behind the shampoo for safety.

My untidy pencil case is actually a tiny disaster zone full of crumbs and broken crayons.

My untidy closet coughed up a coat from two winters ago and a snack I forgot to finish.

Our living room was so untidy the vacuum cleaner filed a complaint and refused to work.

The kitchen table was so untidy that we needed a map just to find a spoon.

Tom's room is untidy. Clothes on the bed, toys on the floor, and shoes in the chair make the room untidy. The cat plays in an untidy box. Tom's mum sees an untidy bed and an untidy table. Tom and mum put toys and socks away. Now the room is clean and they smile.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.