In a mess Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs
IN-uh-MESS
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛs
IN-uh-MESS
Definition
If something or someone is 'in a mess', it means they are very untidy or disorganized, or experiencing a difficult or confusing situation.
Usage & Nuances
'In a mess' is informal and often describes physical spaces, emotions, or complicated problems. Common with 'room,' 'life,' 'hair,' or 'plans.' Not used in very formal writing. Similar phrases: 'in trouble,' 'in chaos,' 'all over the place.'
Spanish: hecho un desastre - desordenado - en un líoPortuguese (BR): uma bagunça - desordenado - em apurosPortuguese (PT): uma confusão - desarrumado - em apurosChinese (Simplified): 乱七八糟 - 很乱 - 陷入困境Chinese (Traditional): 亂七八糟 - 很亂 - 陷入困境Hindi: गड़बड़ में - बिखरा हुआ - परेशानी मेंArabic: في فوضى - غير مرتب - في ورطةBengali: আলুথালু - জগাখিচুড়িRussian: в беспорядке - в хаосеJapanese: めちゃくちゃ - ごちゃごちゃVietnamese: lộn xộn - rối tungKorean: 엉망Turkish: dağınık - karmakarışıkUrdu: انتشار میں - بے ترتیبی میںIndonesian: berantakan - kacau
Example Sentences
My desk is in a mess.
basic
The kitchen was in a mess after the party.
basic
Her hair was in a mess when she woke up.
basic
His life was in a mess after he lost his job.
natural
Your plans are in a mess. Let me help you organize them.
natural
After all the changes, the project is still in a mess.
natural