1. plural of messiness; the quality or state of being messy, disorderly, or untidy
Usage: countable plural form; often used to refer to multiple instances or types of disorder

Examples

• The messinesses of the kitchen and living room made the house feel chaotic.
• She complained about the various messinesses left behind after the party.
• The messinesses in his room were finally addressed during spring cleaning.
• Despite the messinesses around the office, the team remained productive.
• The messinesses of the project's early stages eventually gave way to organization.