Definitions

mess

[mes] / mɛs /

NOUN

disorder, litter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chaos clutter confusion debris disarray jumble mayhem shambles turmoil wreck wreckage

STRONG

botch combination compound dirtiness discombobulation disorganization eyesore fright hash hodgepodge mishmash monstrosity salmagundi sight untidiness

WEAK

every which way

Antonyms

STRONGEST

harmony neatness order organization system

WEAK

tidiness

NOUN

difficulty, predicament

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dilemma imbroglio muddle plight

STRONG

fix jam mix up perplexity pickle stew

Antonyms

STRONG

boon ease

WEAK

benefit solution

Example Sentences

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The past several years have been a mess for Kohl’s.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

They are my family, and I love working in the mess of the human condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Fixing the city's transport mess is a long-term project, says Schank, but making it easier to get to and from the airport is a must.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

I have so much fun playing the mess of Morgan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Could Freddy and Teddy have done it to mess with him again?

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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