disarray
Disarray means when things are not organized or in their proper place.
When we say something is in disarray, it usually means that there's chaos and confusion around. Imagine walking into a room where books are scattered all over the floor, papers are strewn about on every surface, and furniture is knocked over. It looks like nobody had time to clean up before leaving. That's what we mean by disarray. It can also describe a situation where people are not working together smoothly or there's just general confusion. For example, "The construction project was in disarray because of the surprise inspection that caught everyone off guard."
How common is "disarray"?
Word disarray is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
(transitive) To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
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Real examples of "disarray" in context
