chaos

noun
UK: /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/
US: /ˈkeɪ.ɑːs/

  1. A state of total confusion and lack of order.

    1. The traffic was chaos after the accident blocked the road. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new policies threw the office into complete chaos, leaving everyone unsure. [ ] [ ]

  2. A completely confused or disordered condition; a situation in which everything is out of control.

    1. The city descended into chaos after the power outage last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Heavy rain and flooding caused chaos on the roads, making travel impossible. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

confusion mayhem turmoil pandemonium disorder

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chaos" in English means: A state of total confusion and lack of order., A completely confused or disordered condition; a situation in which everything is out of control..

The phonetic transcription of "chaos" is /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ in British English and /ˈkeɪ.ɑːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chaos": confusion, mayhem, turmoil, pandemonium, disorder.

Example usage of "chaos": "The traffic was chaos after the accident blocked the road.". More examples on the page.