mess
noun
a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition.
messed
Example Sentences
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It’s going to be easier for people who messed up on their taxes to get back in the good graces of the IRS.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Because her whole life, she’s been told, ‘You’re wrong, you’ve messed up, you’ve got things wrong.’
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
"I've never really messed with any of them until recently," he says.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Tyson admitted he wasn’t familiar with Von, but thankfully stated he did indeed like him, because that would have really messed up the rest of the episode!
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
“I wish Pua and I were still tight. I kind of messed things up with her yesterday.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
