untidy

Example Sentences

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"Dog law in general is an untidy mess."

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

There have been complaints about the increasingly untidy nature of the park with rubbish and sanitation concerns raised.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

But to Berkowitz the untidy appearance hasn’t diminished what he sees as quality care he’s provided to his ducks.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024

Scheffler’s untidy Saturday 73 robbed the Masters champion of the chance to pursue the grand slam, but given the events of the previous day it was entirely understandable.

From BBC • May 20, 2024

Her hair was untidy and her face pale and watchful; she looked like a little boy.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt