1. Areas or spaces that are disorganized, cluttered, or untidy
The storage room had several messy zones that needed cleaning.
O depósito tinha várias zonas desorganizadas que precisavam ser limpas.
2. In geopolitics or conflict studies, regions characterized by instability, disorder, or lack of clear governance
Several messy zones in the region require international attention.
Várias zonas problemáticas na região requerem atenção internacional.
3. In business or organizational contexts, areas of ambiguity or unclear responsibility
We identified messy zones in our workflow where responsibilities overlap.
Identificamos zonas confusas em nosso fluxo de trabalho onde as responsabilidades se sobrepõem.