messy
adjective
characterized by a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition.
messiest
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superlativeof messy.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Disney’s initial skepticism and the scene’s sheer impact on food both beg the question: How did one of the messiest foods imaginable become shorthand for romance?
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026
Of all the fronts in the AI wars—funding, electricity, chips—the messiest is the fight for human capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
But the messiest part is likely yet to come.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
The LP turns out to be something of a heel turn; it’s got a proudly villainous energy as Swift embraces her messiest and most chaotic tendencies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
The area around my bed was the messiest part of the room, except for the area under my bed, which was even worse.
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
