How Do You Spell UNTIDY?

Pronunciation: [ʌntˈa͡ɪdi] (IPA)

The word "untidy" is spelled with the letters u-n-t-i-d-y. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ʌnˈtaɪdi/. The first syllable starts with the "uh" sound, which is represented by "u". The "n" sound follows, which is followed by the short "i" sound represented by "i". The "d" sound is represented by "d" and the "y" sound is represented by "y". The stress is on the second syllable, represented by the apostrophe before the "t". Overall, the spelling of "untidy" accurately reflects its pronunciation.

UNTIDY Meaning and Definition

  1. Untidy is an adjective that describes a state of disorder, lack of organization, or an overall messy appearance. It refers to something that is not neat, properly arranged, or systematically maintained. When applied to physical spaces such as rooms, offices, or any other areas, it suggests a lack of cleanliness or an accumulation of items that are not in their designated places.

    In terms of personal appearance, untidy describes a disheveled or unkempt look, indicating one's hair, clothing, or overall appearance is disorderly or unkempt. It implies a lack of attention to grooming or tidiness in general.

    The word can also be extended to describe actions, habits, or behavior that lack order, control, or discipline. A person's thoughts, ideas, or speech may be referred to as untidy if they lack coherence, logical organization, or proper expression.

    In a broader context, untidy can be associated with a lack of efficiency or effectiveness in processes, systems, or procedures that are meant to be organized and well-structured. It indicates a failure to arrange or manage things in a smooth and orderly manner.

    Overall, untidy encompasses a range of physical, personal, and abstract contexts, highlighting a lack of order, cleanliness, or organization. It conveys a sense of chaos, neglect, or carelessness, which can be observed in various aspects of life.

  2. Not neatly dressed; not in good order.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of UNTIDY

The word untidy can be traced back to the Old Norse language. It is derived from the combination of two words: un- which means not and tidr which means season, time. In Old Norse, tidr eventually evolved to tidig in Middle English and then transformed to tidy in Modern English, which originally meant timely or in its proper time. Over time, the meaning of tidy shifted to refer to cleanliness and orderliness, thus making the opposite form untidy mean not clean or orderly.

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Conjugate verb Untidy

CONDITIONAL

I would untidy
you would untidy
he/she/it would untidy
we would untidy
they would untidy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be untidying
you would be untidying
he/she/it would be untidying
we would be untidying
they would be untidying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have untidy
you would have untidy
he/she/it would have untidy
we would have untidy
they would have untidy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been untidying
you would have been untidying
he/she/it would have been untidying
we would have been untidying
they would have been untidying

FUTURE

I will untidy
you will untidy
he/she/it will untidy
we will untidy
they will untidy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be untidying
you will be untidying
he/she/it will be untidying
we will be untidying
they will be untidying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have untidied
you will have untidied
he/she/it will have untidied
we will have untidied
they will have untidied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been untidying
you will have been untidying
he/she/it will have been untidying
we will have been untidying
they will have been untidying

IMPERATIVE

you untidy
we let´s untidy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to untidy

PAST

I untidied
you untidied
he/she/it untidied
we untidied
they untidied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was untidying
you were untidying
he/she/it was untidying
we were untidying
they were untidying

PAST PARTICIPLE

untidied

PAST PERFECT

I had untidied
you had untidied
he/she/it had untidied
we had untidied
they had untidied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been untidying
you had been untidying
he/she/it had been untidying
we had been untidying
they had been untidying

PRESENT

I untidy
you untidy
he/she/it untidies
we untidy
they untidy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am untidying
you are untidying
he/she/it is untidying
we are untidying
they are untidying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

untidying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have untidied
you have untidied
he/she/it has untidied
we have untidied
they have untidied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been untidying
you have been untidying
he/she/it has been untidying
we have been untidying
they have been untidying

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