o mess: a state of disorder or confusion; Compare: mess, disorder, confusion Mess refers to an untidy disorganized or troubled state; disorder implies lack or disturbance of due order or arrangement while confusion suggests mixing or mingling that removes clear distinction• mess:a state of disorder or confusion; • Compare: mess, disorder, confusion • Mess refers to an untidy, disorganized or troubled state; disorder implies lack or disturbance of due order or arrangement; while confusion suggests mixing or mingling that removes clear distinction