messed up
Americanadjective
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beaten up; looking disarrayed.
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confused and unhappy.
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intoxicated with alcohol or narcotics.
Example Sentences
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If they messed up, which many did, they had to raise their arms and say “Ta-da!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
But in the book, Jill Biden says her husband asked her if he had messed up the debate, and that she replied: "Yes, you did."
From Barron's • May 29, 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
"We overthink it, and the idea of what we're supposed to look like has messed up our relationship with food."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
It’s another thing when it’s messed up because of something I did.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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