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adjective

as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness keeping a cluttered workshop makes it hard to find the right tool

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cluttered

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verb

past tense of clutter
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as in clogged

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as in disorganized

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Recent Examples of cluttered
Adjective
However, the interface relies heavily on massive, auto-playing video tiles and blocky promotional banners that constantly compete for your attention, making the overall browsing experience a bit too cluttered and chaotic for my liking. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 Tidying up the Bathroom No one wants to wind down for the evening applying skincare in a cluttered bathroom, so spending time to put your products away after using them in the morning is essential, Naor explains. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026 The goal is a small moment of surprise, not a cluttered shelf. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 The challenge is finding the pieces that add character without making the room feel cluttered or disjointed. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 The sleek and oversized design accommodates petite decor like bud vases and personal care items alike without making the countertop feel cluttered. — Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 There is a lot happening, but nothing feels random or cluttered. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 The emphasis is on creating a calmer, less visually cluttered environment. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Avoid cluttered counters, visible trash bins, and open shelving without organization; use trays, baskets, and hidden storage. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluttered
  1. messy
  2. clogged
  3. disorganized
  4. chaotic
  5. filled
  6. jumbled
  7. littered
  8. burdened
Adjective
  • Each baby wore a collar with a chain and had a messy bed of straw.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The way the film gets to that epic crossover moment is a little messy — Peter’s intentions of trying to rehabilitate invading villains like Doc Ock (Alfred Molina) and the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) are noble but sadly naïve in a frustrating way.
    — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of messy
Verb
  • The storm, which pounded the tri-state area Saturday afternoon and evening, came after days of heat, humidity and smoke-clogged skies, at one point trapping drivers on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Queens Boulevard.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
  • The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of clogged
Verb
  • Reese finished with 12 rebounds, but Thornton made her work for every touch near the basket, consistently positioning herself to contest without fouling and keeping Atlanta’s interior offense disorganized throughout the first three quarters.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.
    — Mark Lamster Architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of disorganized
Adjective
  • The fan-favorite Green secured a career-defining victory, capitalizing on a chaotic finish involving top contenders like Jade Cargill, Tiffany Stratton, and Lash Legend.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These essentials, and so much more, have completely transformed my chaotic packing system into a seamless one.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of chaotic
Verb
  • Tortelloni alla Napoletana features five spools of pasta filled with a rich short rib puree, with fresh sage butter.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Hundreds of firefighters, relatives and community residents filled a college arena for a funeral service for a Utah fire captain, his wife and three sons who were killed in a flash flood while on a camping trip.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Definition of filled
Verb
  • The problems that scored highest on both measures are retained, and the remaining ones are jumbled up again, and this process is repeated for five generations.
    — Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026
  • Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 May 2026
Definition of jumbled
Adjective
  • In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.
    — Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of littered
Verb
  • This crisis is exacerbated by lower pay for these cognitive specialties compared to procedural ones, deterring new doctors burdened by debt.
    — John Samuels, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Zoza is burdened by the death of his best friend who committed suicide three week before the school trip.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of burdened

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