Messed up Meaning in English
expression · lemma: mess up
ˈmɛst/ /ˈəp
MEST-uhp
mˈɛst/ /ˈʌp
MEST-up
Definition
A slang expression meaning something is broken, badly done, or emotionally troubled. It can describe problems, situations, or people.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used in conversation. Can describe emotional states ('He's really messed up'), mistakes ('I messed up'), or things ('That's messed up'). Don't use in formal writing. 'Messed up' about people can imply serious emotional or psychological issues.
Spanish: estropeado - confundido - arruinadoPortuguese (BR): bagunçado - ferrado - confusoPortuguese (PT): desarrumado - lixado (informal) - confusoChinese (Simplified): 搞砸的 - 弄乱的 - 出错的Chinese (Traditional): 搞砸的 - 弄亂的 - 出錯的Hindi: गड़बड़ - बिगड़ा हुआ - उलझा हुआArabic: فاسد - مشوش - خربانBengali: গণ্ডগোল – নষ্ট – বিগড়ে গেছে – মন খারাপ (মানসিক অবস্থা)Russian: испортился – сломанный – психически нестабильный (о человеке) – просто ужасноJapanese: めちゃくちゃ – 壊れている – 精神的におかしいVietnamese: bừa bộn – hỏng hóc – rối loạn (tinh thần)Korean: 엉망이다 – 망가지다 – 정신적으로 힘들다Turkish: berbat – dağılmış – sorunlu (psikolojik)Urdu: بگاڑ دیا – خراب – ذہنی پریشانIndonesian: berantakan – rusak – terganggu (secara emosional/mental)
Example Sentences
My room is really messed up right now.
basic
He felt messed up after the accident.
basic
The file is messed up and won’t open.
basic
That’s so messed up—I can’t believe they did that.
natural
Sorry, I really messed up your project.
natural
Sometimes I think my life is just totally messed up.
natural