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Disarranged: meaning, definitions and examples

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disarranged

 

[ ˌdɪsəˈreɪnʤd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of order

Disarranged refers to something that is not in its intended or proper order. It often describes a physical space that is messy or chaotic, such as a room filled with scattered items. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's thoughts or mental state that are confused or disorganized. In various contexts, disarranged might imply a lack of arrangement or planning, leading to disorder or disruption in usual functions.

Synonyms

chaotic, disordered, jumbled, untidy

Examples of usage

  • The disarranged papers strewn across the desk made it hard to focus.
  • Her disarranged thoughts prevented her from making a decision.
  • After the party, the house was left in a disarranged state.
  • He felt disarranged after receiving unexpected news.

Translations

Translations of the word "disarranged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desordenado

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 unordentlich

🇮🇩 tidak teratur

🇺🇦 неупорядкований

🇵🇱 nieuporządkowany

🇯🇵 乱れた

🇫🇷 désordonné

🇪🇸 desordenado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 뒤죽박죽의

🇸🇦 غير منظم

🇨🇿 neuspořádaný

🇸🇰 neusporiadaný

🇨🇳 杂乱的

🇸🇮 neurejen

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 არეული

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 desordenado

Etymology

The word 'disarranged' is formed by the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' combined with the root 'arranged,' derived from the Old French 'arranger,' which originates from the Latin 'arrangere.' The Latin term is composed of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'rancere' meaning 'to arrange or order.' The use of 'disarranged' likely emerged in the English language during the 19th century, reflecting the increasing complexities of social life and environments that led to more frequent discussions of organization and disorder. As people began to navigate more crowded living spaces and intricate social dynamics, the concept of disorder became more relevant, making 'disarranged' a useful descriptor for various contexts, from physical spaces to mental states.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,717 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.