Definitions

neat

[neet] / nit /

ADJECTIVE

arranged well, uncluttered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate elegant immaculate orderly precise sleek slick smart spotless tidy well-kept

WEAK

apple-pie order chic dainty dapper exact fastidious finical finicky in good order in good shape methodical natty neat as a pin nice prim proper regular shipshape spick-and-span spruce systematic trim turned out well-groomed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless dirty disorganized rough unfashionable untidy

WEAK

disorderly messy sloppy slovenly unkempt

ADJECTIVE

clever, practiced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

efficient effortless elegant graceful handy precise quick stylish

WEAK

able adept adroit agile apt artful deft dexterous expert finished nimble proficient ready skillful speedy well-judged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

awkward careless inept unhandy

WEAK

unpracticed

Example Sentences

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And polls suggest the outcome won't be neat or ordered but, in reality, a bit of a mess.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

In the face of complexity, she chooses neat conclusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

One is the charming pueblo in foothills lined with neat rows of agave cactus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

A neat precis of Pakistan's World Cup campaign, overall.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

He’s wearing his same navy bandana and still has his black hair in neat braids.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith