disorder — a state of confusion or lack of organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of confusion or lack of organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɔːrdər/
Example Sentences
- My teenage daughter's room is a perfect example of creative disorder - she claims to know where everything is!
- The doctor explained that sleep disorder affects millions of people worldwide.
- The earthquake disordered the entire city, leaving buildings and lives in chaos.
disorder
NOUN[/dɪsˈɔːrdər/]
a state of confusion or lack of organization
The teenager's room is in complete disorder after a week of exams.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'desordre', composed of the prefix 'des-' (meaning 'opposite of' or 'away from') combined with 'ordre' (meaning 'order'), which derives from Latin 'ordo'. The word entered English in the 14th century.
Breakdown
dis- (not/opposite) + order (arrangement) = disorder
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teenage daughter's room is a perfect example of creative disorder - she claims to know where everything is!”
“The doctor explained that sleep disorder affects millions of people worldwide.”
“The earthquake disordered the entire city, leaving buildings and lives in chaos.”
“His attempt to organize the files only resulted in more disorder than before.”
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