adjective

1. (of a place, situation, person, etc) In a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.

   “Jim ran his fingers through his messy brown hair.”

2. (of a person) Prone to causing mess.

   “He is the messiest person I've ever met.”

3. (of a situation) Difficult or unpleasant to deal with.

   “a messy divorce”