cluttered 1 of 2

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
Lombardo shares that bathrooms quickly get cluttered because storage space is often limited. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026 More than 100 cats were rescued from three squalid, cluttered homes in the Bronx and Queens this week, officials said. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 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 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 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
  • April 20 – May 20 Steady steps make messy tasks feel manageable.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone has a plan, sure, and sometimes an ironclad belief in their motivations for that plan, but something always twists itself into a messy little knot in the execution.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of messy
Verb
  • The sheer volume of sea life clogged the filter drums that clear incoming ocean water.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • With traditional exits clogged, firms resort to continuation vehicles to create liquidity, and LPs are demanding actual cash returns (DPI).
    — Louis Mosca, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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
  • During the actual stream, things moved quickly beyond gambling, turning into something closer to a chaotic Drake variety show.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Kitchen The kitchen is a hard-working space that can feel chaotic—but doesn’t have to.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of chaotic
Verb
  • The most common problem, though, appeared to be trouble getting prescriptions filled.
    — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • His previous spell on the Bernabeu bench was filled with arguments and feuds, with the Portuguese angrily taking on referees, journalists, opposition coaches and even his own players.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of filled
Verb
  • The structured design also helps keep everything in place while traveling, so nothing gets jumbled in transit.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The Supreme Court ruled parents were entitled to notice and an opportunity to excuse their children from instruction that substantially burdened their religious exercise.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Months later, the Justice Department released a report alleging the Biden administration used prosecutions, policies, and regulatory actions in ways that burdened religious Americans.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of burdened

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