MUSSY Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

mussy

adjective

ˈmə-sē

Definition of mussy

as in messy

lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness a mussy pile of papers and books

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Recent Examples of mussy With Blunt Ends Blunt bobs can feel stiff, but Emma Meyers’s mussy waves lend movement. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

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Adjective

Impact Backers say Measure E would clean up those messy governmental issues.

— Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
They are retained here as if to underscore the messy peculiarity of the world left behind.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of messy

Adjective

In order to avoid large crowds and a chaotic shopping experience, customers might want to stay away from Costco on certain afternoons.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Engineered with bold resonant audio and booming bass, an IP67 waterproof and dustproof exterior, up to 20 hours of battery life, and convenient USB-C charge-out support, it is built for every chaotic adventure.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of chaotic

Adjective

Charlotte won the rebound battle 51 to 44, but left the Pistons open way too often and were sloppy with the ball, committing 25 turnovers.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
The Lakers were sloppy with the basketball, turning it over 22 times.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sloppy

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

Adjective

A bit later, a shaggy-haired knight would win the final competition, beat his chest, and throw a triumphant fist in the air as his section screamed for him.

— Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
Barring some sort of unforeseen cataclysm, Inevitability has reared its great, shaggy head.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of shaggy

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