messiness
Example Sentences
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Because of this general messiness, it’s unclear how much the conspiracy theories actually resonate with the general public.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
Whatever agendas they may personally espouse, these writers are too alert to the messiness of history and human nature to be rigidly ideological in their work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Tidy narratives don’t match the gray messiness of divorce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Therapy, alongside lots of "painful" conversations with her daughter, has helped them to start sifting through their "family messiness and complexity".
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
He seemed unaware of the messiness of the arrangement.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
