Cluttering Meaning in English
word · lemma: clutter
Definition
The act of filling a space with too many things, making it messy or hard to use. It can also refer to making thoughts or speech confusing by adding too much information.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for physical spaces ('cluttering the desk'), but can describe overloading communication or thoughts ('cluttering your mind'). Informal; often paired with 'up' ('cluttering up the room'). Don't confuse with 'cleaning' (opposite action).
Example Sentences
Too many toys are cluttering the living room.
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Papers were cluttering his desk.
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Stop cluttering the kitchen with unused appliances.
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He keeps cluttering his workspace no matter how often he cleans it.
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All these notifications are just cluttering my phone.
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She realized her thoughts were cluttering her mind and making it hard to focus.
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