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
While some families said kids benefited from mainstreaming, many teachers and parents argued that classes became too chaotic because of the way the policy was implemented.
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Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
The scene at the annual event in Washington turned chaotic when a man dashed toward the dining area and was met with gunfire.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Between shoes, bags, and pet leashes, entryway spaces can quickly get chaotic.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Over four million years ago, a little after the moon was born, the solar system was pretty chaotic.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
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Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
The scene at the annual event in Washington turned chaotic when a man dashed toward the dining area and was met with gunfire.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Between shoes, bags, and pet leashes, entryway spaces can quickly get chaotic.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Over four million years ago, a little after the moon was born, the solar system was pretty chaotic.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaotic
Adjective
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Everything was hot, simple and a little messy in the best way.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shared spaces were left messy, personal belongings spread throughout the house, decor rearranged and boundaries ignored.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shaknovsky, 44, appeared confused as deputies pulled him from the car and handcuffed him at a busy intersection in Miramar Beach, Florida, the video shows.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the first sight of a passenger’s confused look in front of an elevator, a crew member will step in to offer assistance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the Pistons were sloppy with the ball and careless overall in a 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, falling behind 3-1 in their first-round Eastern Conference series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Wolves started out sloppy with nine first-quarter turnovers and finished with 25.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Several Countertop Appliances In general, clutter does not feel timeless, and keeping every type of appliance out on the kitchen counters feels cluttered.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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Between gardening supplies, sports equipment, pool toys, and grilling necessities, backyard spaces can quickly get cluttered.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trust us, this works a lot better than trying to check off multiple boxes and ending up with an area that just feels jumbled.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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The musical, which examines in jumbled chronology the five-year relationship between novelist Jamie and actress Cathy, debuted in Chicago in 2001 and opened off Broadway the following year.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the past, her songs were so littered with personal details that listening felt voyeuristic.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Chaotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaotic. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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