early 13c., "untimely, unseasonable, unsuitable," from un- (1) "not" + tidy (adj.). Similar formation in West Frisian ontidich, Middle Dutch ontidich, Dutch ontijdig, Old High German unzitich, German unzeitig, Norwegian utidig "untimely, unseasonable, unfavorable." Meaning "poorly cared for, not neat" is recorded from mid-14c.
untidy (v.)
"make untidy," 1891, from untidy (adj.). Related: Untidied; untidying.
实用例句
1. Clothes were thrown in the luggage in an untidy heap.
衣服被乱糟糟地扔进旅行箱里。
来自柯林斯例句
2. His uniform was crumpled, untidy, splashed with mud.
他的制服皱巴巴的，邋遢不堪，还溅上了泥点。
来自柯林斯例句
3. I'm untidy in most ways.
我在很多方面都没有条理。
来自柯林斯例句
4. Why do you have to be so untidy?
你为什么非得这么邋遢？
来自《权威词典》
5. I must apologize for the untidy state of the room.
