MUSSILY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

mussily

adverb

Definition of mussily

as in untidily

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messily

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The events recreate Ireland’s own experience with the actor Scott Shepherd in 2012, an act that was messily adjudicated before MeToo, and which, as of Pre-Existing Condition, is still a raw thing.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
His tenure ended messily, with reports of deteriorating team relations and a dugout incident.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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musses (up)

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mussiness

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