Korrastamata

Korrastamata is an Estonian adjective meaning not tidied or in disarray. It is used to describe spaces, objects, or systems that have not been organized or cleaned, such as korrastamata laua (untidy desk) or korrastamata dokumendid (unorganized documents). The term conveys a state rather than a process and can refer to both physical conditions and more abstract arrangements, like workflows or plans that lack order.

The word is formed from the verb korrastama, “to tidy up,” with the negative participle suffix -mata, yielding a form that functions as a standard attributive and predicative adjective. In practical use korrastamata agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, and it can appear before or after the noun in sentences.

Usage notes: korrastamata is common in everyday Estonian and is suitable for both descriptive and evaluative contexts. It can describe temporary messiness or more persistent disorganization, depending on tone and context. In formal writing, alternatives such as korrastatud (tidy) or korra korraldatud (well organized) may be preferred to convey a clearer assessment.

Examples: Kontori töölaud oli korrastamata. Dokumentatsioon oli korrastamata ja puuduva järjekorraga. Protsessid olid korrastamata, mis viisid viivitusteni.

See also: korrastatud, korrastamine, korrastama.