as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
a chaotic cellar sorely in need of some straightening up
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Recent Examples of chaotic
The divisive Iraq War ended in 2011 and the long Afghanistan war 10 years later with a chaotic withdrawal.
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Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The show itself was pure, chaotic energy, broadcasting live from a studio overlooking Times Square.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Baltimore police are looking into a chaotic weekend in Fells Point that included two shootings.
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Janay Reece,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Bold Primary Colors Bold primary colors feel too one-dimensional and visually chaotic for interiors in 2026, says Sabah Mansoor, founder and principal designer of Sabah Mansoor Design.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chaotic
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The show itself was pure, chaotic energy, broadcasting live from a studio overlooking Times Square.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
22 June 2026
Baltimore police are looking into a chaotic weekend in Fells Point that included two shootings.
—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Bold Primary Colors Bold primary colors feel too one-dimensional and visually chaotic for interiors in 2026, says Sabah Mansoor, founder and principal designer of Sabah Mansoor Design.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chaotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaotic
Adjective
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Interviews for the statewide candidates are done now via questions from the entire convention, a potentially messier proposition.
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More vehicles on the road means more potential for complex, multi-vehicle collisions and messier disputes over who caused what.
Adjective
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Keke Palmer was confused about why she wasn't asked to emcee the event.
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The competing corridors have left them confused, forcing them to navigate not only the treacherous waters – facing threats from sea mines, aerial drones, and Revolutionary Guard patrol boats – but also the complex political currents across the strait.
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England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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The sink and toilet are out of the way, and the shower user enjoys a cleaner, less cluttered space more like a dedicated shower room.
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Nobody wants a cluttered living room—however, maintaining a streamlined space can take a bit of mindfulness.
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Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.
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The shore now alternated between open sandy or rocky beaches and jumbled boulders ranging from a foot to many feet in diameter.
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.
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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.
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“Chaotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaotic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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