English Reference
Verb

cluttered

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈkɫətɝd/ UK /klˈʌtəd/ clut·tered

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.


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.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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