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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He also voiced frustration with Iran's leadership, saying: "It's a very disjointed leadership. They all want to make a deal, but they're all messed up."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The group were travelling with Rose's daughter and her partner, who had accidentally "messed up" the seating, Susie said.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
But last year during her annual benefits renewal, one of her employers messed up a number on the required paperwork.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
“Kaley came from a messed up home life,” Lanier said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
“Because you know what’s really messed up? That you didn’t already know I wouldn’t do that to you. You should’ve known better.”
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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