disarray

noun
UK: /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/
US: /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/

  1. A state of being untidy or disorganized.

    1. The papers were in disarray on the desk.
    2. After the party, the house was in complete disarray, needing a thorough cleaning.

  2. A situation in which things are not in their expected or proper order.

    1. The army was in disarray after the ambush.
    2. The sudden departure of the CEO left the company in a state of disarray and uncertainty.

Synonyms

mess confusion disorder jumble chaos muddle
disarray transitive-verb

  1. To throw into disorder or confusion.

    1. The wind disarrayed her hair.
    2. The burglars disarrayed the entire house while searching for valuables.

  2. To disturb the arrangement of something.

    1. He disarrayed the carefully stacked books.
    2. The child playfully disarrayed the neatly arranged toys in the living room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disarray" in English means: A state of being untidy or disorganized., A situation in which things are not in their expected or proper order..

The phonetic transcription of "disarray" is /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/ in British English and /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disarray": mess, confusion, disorder, jumble, chaos, muddle.

Example usage of "disarray": "The papers were in disarray on the desk.". More examples on the page.