messy

Example Sentences

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The blowup at “60 Minutes” is an especially messy and conflicted expression perhaps of a necessary transition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In doing so, he has saddled the party with the risks of an untested candidate who has a messy life story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Humans are messy, very complex, and full of bad and good traits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In another, Work and Pensions Minister Torsten Bell describes the process of government as "messy", and complains that "everyone seems to think it's someone else's job to get the policy right".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

If the bedroom I shared with Camille had ever looked this messy, Dad would have had a panic attack.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller