Messed and Neat

Messed

Messed adjective - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness.
Usage example: came home to find a messed basement with his tools scattered about

Neat is an antonym for messed.

Nearby Words: mess, messy, messing

Neat

Neat adjective - Being clean and in good order.

Messed is an antonym for neat.

Nearby Words: neatness, neatly

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Criminal Case She Cleans Up Nicely: Agrafena Raskolnikova, a Russian young woman who went from a slightly messed up-looking rights activist into a clean and neat-looking Senior Assistant of Unified Nations.
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