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clutter
This term evokes a sense of visual or mental noise, where the sheer volume of items obscures the primary purpose of a space. It carries a negative connotation of inefficiency and chaos, suggesting that the presence of these objects is unnecessary or obstructive. When used as a noun to describe a collection of items, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun, though it can occasionally function as a countable noun when referring to specific instances of disorganized piles. In digital or psychological contexts, it refers to an abstract state of overload rather than physical objects.
Meanings
A collection of items that are scattered in a disorganized or untidy manner.
"The desk was covered in a clutter of old papers and coffee mugs."
To fill a space with a large amount of disorganized objects, making it messy or crowded.
"Too many gadgets clutter the kitchen counter."
To be filled with a disorganized collection of objects.
"The small room cluttered quickly as more boxes arrived."