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Meaning of disorder
A state of untidiness or disruption, especially in a person's mind or in society
Etymology of disorder
The word "disorder" comes from the Old French "desordre", which in turn is derived from "des-" (meaning "opposite of" or "reversal of") and "ordre" (meaning "order"), and the Latin "dis-" (meaning "opposite of" or "reversal of") and "ordo" (meaning "order")
Historically, the term has been used to describe various forms of social, mental, or physical disturbances
Synonyms
chaos
confusion
turmoil
upheaval
anarchy
lawlessness
unrest
disturbance
commotion
mayhem
bedlam
pandemonium
tumult
clutter
mess
disarray
disorganization
turmoil
instability
upheaval
disruption
turbulence
clutter
jumble
muddle
snafu
fiasco
catastrophe
calamity
crisis
emergency
havoc
wreckage
ruin
destruction
demolition
shambles
wreckage
Definitions
- A state of confusion or disorderly conduct
- * A particular pattern of behaviour or a mental condition, especially one that is regarded as abnormal or unhealthy
- * A breach of order or a violation of rules
Usage Examples
- The city was in a state of disorder after the riot
- * She was diagnosed with a personality disorder
- * The company's financial disorder led to its bankruptcy