Be a mass of

phrase

To be covered in or full of something.

After the trip, his car was a mass of dust and dirt.
Visual representation of "be a mass of" - To be covered in or full of something

Often appears as...

  • be a mass of confusion
  • be a mass of people
phrase

To be in a state of complete confusion or disarray.

Without his glasses, he was a mass of confusion.
Visual representation of "be a mass of" - To be in a state of complete confusion or disarray

Often appears as...

  • be a mass of confusion
  • be a mass of contradictions

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

To be covered in or full of something.

After the trip, his car was a mass of dust and dirt.
Visual representation of "be a mass of" - To be covered in or full of something

Often appears as...

  • be a mass of confusion
  • be a mass of people
phrase

To be in a state of complete confusion or disarray.

Without his glasses, he was a mass of confusion.
Visual representation of "be a mass of" - To be in a state of complete confusion or disarray

Often appears as...

  • be a mass of confusion
  • be a mass of contradictions

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
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Physical State

Used to describe a tangible state of something being overwhelmed by a substance.

Illustration for Physical State
The kitchen was a mass of smoke after the meal was burnt.
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Figurative Use

Can also express the idea of something being figuratively filled with nonphysical things.

Illustration for Figurative Use
Her mind was a mass of conflicting thoughts.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies a negative situation, such as disorder or excess.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His desk was a mass of useless papers and junk.
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Physical State

Used to describe a tangible state of something being overwhelmed by a substance.

Illustration for Physical State
The kitchen was a mass of smoke after the meal was burnt.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Figurative Use

Can also express the idea of something being figuratively filled with nonphysical things.

Illustration for Figurative Use
Her mind was a mass of conflicting thoughts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Often implies a negative situation, such as disorder or excess.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His desk was a mass of useless papers and junk.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical State

Used to describe a tangible state of something being overwhelmed by a substance.

Illustration for Physical State
The kitchen was a mass of smoke after the meal was burnt.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Figurative Use

Can also express the idea of something being figuratively filled with nonphysical things.

Illustration for Figurative Use
Her mind was a mass of conflicting thoughts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Often implies a negative situation, such as disorder or excess.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
His desk was a mass of useless papers and junk.
Visual representation of the word "Be a mass of"

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