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Disarray (Noun)

Meaning 1

A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The patient's disarray was evident in her jumbled speech and erratic behavior, making it difficult for the doctor to diagnose her condition.
  • After the breakup, Sarah's mind was in disarray, and she struggled to focus on her work or make sense of her emotions.
  • The traumatic event left John's thoughts in disarray, and he found it hard to concentrate or make rational decisions.
  • The news of the company's bankruptcy sent the employees into disarray, with many struggling to come to terms with their uncertain futures.
  • The complexity of the problem had thrown her into disarray, and she couldn't seem to find a clear solution no matter how hard she tried.

Synonyms

  • Confusedness
  • Confusion
  • Muddiness
  • Mental Confusion

Hypernyms

  • Cognitive State
  • State Of Mind

Hyponyms

  • Distraction
  • Jamais Vu
  • Puzzlement
  • Befuddlement
  • Perplexity
  • Haze
  • Bewilderment
  • Fog
  • Half-cock
  • Bafflement
  • Disorientation
  • Daze
  • Obfuscation
  • Bemusement

Meaning 2

Untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance).

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • Her dresser drawers were in complete disarray, with clothes spilling out onto the floor.
  • After a late night, John's apartment was in disarray, with dirty laundry and takeout containers strewn about.
  • The hurried evacuation had left the camp in disarray, with sleeping bags and tents scattered everywhere.
  • The morning after the party, the living room was in disarray, with empty bottles and snack packets littering the floor.
  • The surprise inspection caught the new recruit off guard, and her locker was in disarray, with clothes and gear scattered haphazardly.

Synonyms

  • Disorderliness

Hypernyms

  • Messiness

Related Words

  • Disarray (verb)
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