Disarray: meaning, definitions and examples
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disarray
[ dɪsəˈreɪ ]
in a mess
A state of disorganization or untidiness; a confused or disorderly state.
Synonyms
chaos, confusion, disorder, mess
Examples of usage
- The room was in a complete disarray after the party.
- She tried to find her keys in the disarray of her purse.
to cause confusion
To throw (something) into a state of disorganization or untidiness; to disrupt the order or arrangement of.
Synonyms
disorganize, disrupt, unsettle
Examples of usage
- The unexpected news completely disarrayed her plans.
- The strong winds disarrayed the neatly arranged garden.
Translations
Translations of the word "disarray" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desordem
🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था
🇩🇪 Unordnung
🇮🇩 kekacauan
🇺🇦 безлад
🇵🇱 nieład
🇯🇵 混乱 (こんらん)
🇫🇷 désordre
🇪🇸 desorden
🇹🇷 dağınıklık
🇰🇷 혼란 (혼란)
🇸🇦 فوضى
🇨🇿 nepořádek
🇸🇰 neporiadok
🇨🇳 混乱 (hùnluàn)
🇸🇮 nered
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 ретсіздік
🇬🇪 არეულობა
🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq
🇲🇽 desorden
Word origin
The word 'disarray' originated from the Middle French word 'desarroi' which meant 'confusion, perplexity'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or reversal, while 'array' comes from the Old French 'areer' meaning 'put in order'. Over time, 'disarray' has come to signify a state of disorder or confusion.
See also: array.