Word
cluttered
Phoneticsclut·tered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫətɝd/
UK/klˈʌtəd/
Definition
v. to make a space messy or full of things that are not needed. You use this when a room or a desk has too many objects in it.
v. to fill a space with an excessive number of objects, making it untidy or difficult to navigate. Often used intransitively to describe the state of a room or a digital interface.
Examples
“The old desk is cluttered with papers and pens.”
“The living room became cluttered with holiday decorations and empty gift boxes after the party.”
“A cluttered workspace can significantly reduce cognitive performance by increasing the mental load required to find necessary tools and documents.”
Examples
simple
“The old desk is cluttered with papers and pens.”
contextual
“The living room became cluttered with holiday decorations and empty gift boxes after the party.”
complex
“A cluttered workspace can significantly reduce cognitive performance by increasing the mental load required to find necessary tools and documents.”
Real-World Examples
“With full inboxes and cluttered lock screens, their attention is pulled in every direction.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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