as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
a chaotic cellar sorely in need of some straightening up
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Recent Examples of chaotic
In chaotic periods, the knee-jerk reaction is to go narrower and defensive.
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Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The result is an Amadeus that trades prestige-period stiffness for something far more sensual, chaotic, and alive.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 11 May 2026
In a space with bold colors or patterns, neutral or subtle curtains provide a grounding effect, preventing the room from feeling overwhelming or chaotic.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Marseille's chaotic season began with key midfielder Adrien Rabiot and forward Jonathan Rowe being sold after fighting in the locker room following an opening-day defeat at Rennes.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
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Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The result is an Amadeus that trades prestige-period stiffness for something far more sensual, chaotic, and alive.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 11 May 2026
In a space with bold colors or patterns, neutral or subtle curtains provide a grounding effect, preventing the room from feeling overwhelming or chaotic.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Marseille's chaotic season began with key midfielder Adrien Rabiot and forward Jonathan Rowe being sold after fighting in the locker room following an opening-day defeat at Rennes.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaotic
Adjective
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But even chips are absent from the formal agenda because the politics are too messy.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Just to make things even messier and more over-plotted, Sylvie notices a light on for five days straight in an upper-floor apartment, reporting to the cops her concern that the old man who lives there might have died.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Indeed, Mary Hartman was a confused—and confusing—protagonist for a country in the midst of second-wave feminism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Lawsuits have been filed in response and some, including Cassidy and Fleming, warn the move is leaving voters confused.—
Gaby Vinick,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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These Amazon finds are made for petite travelers who want to stay comfortable without defaulting to sloppy sweats.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Spurs seemed to run out of energy and their passing became sloppy.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Crickets often find their way indoors by squeezing through small openings, especially in cluttered areas like garages, attics, and basements.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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When your bed is in the corner, and the closet is already crammed, these slim storage units are there to keep your socks accessible and your space less cluttered.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Chaotic terrain is characterized by fractured, jumbled blocks of rock thought to have formed when underground ice melted and caused the surface above to collapse.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Tidy Food Storage Containers The same can be said for the food storage containers that can easily become a jumbled mess in the cabinet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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The series does not touch on the tabloid attention that followed the Beckhams in 2004, when it was alleged that David had an affair with his personal assistant, Rebecca Loos, and the many further accusations of cheating that littered gossip columns after.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Chaotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaotic. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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