Disorder

/dɪsˈɔːrdər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of confusion or lack of order.

The room was in complete disorder after the party.

A disruption of systematic or regular functioning.

He was diagnosed with a sleep disorder that affected his daily life.

An illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions.

She was seeking treatment for an anxiety disorder that had persisted for years.

verb

To disturb the systematic functioning or neat arrangement of something.

The loud noise outside disordered his thoughts while he was studying.

Late Middle English: from dis- (expressing reversal) + order

law and order

A situation where laws are followed and public peace is maintained.

in disorder

In a state of disarray or confusion.

order out of disorder

Creating order from chaos.

chaos

A state of utter confusion or disorder.

malady

A disorder or disease of the body or mind.

dysfunction

Abnormal or impaired functioning.

Hot mess

After all that happened, the project turned into a hot mess.

Train wreck

Their party was a total train wreck, everything was out of control.