Disarraying: meaning, definitions and examples
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disarraying
[ dɪsəˈreɪɪŋ ]
messy situation
To disarray means to throw into disorder or confusion. It often refers to a situation where things are not organized or arranged properly. This can apply to both physical items and abstract concepts, such as plans or emotions. The act of disarraying something typically results in chaos or an inability to function smoothly. It's a term that can be used in various contexts, including home organization and emotional states.
Synonyms
derange, disorder, disorganize, jumble.
Examples of usage
- The children disarrayed the living room with their toys.
- His sudden departure disarrayed our carefully laid plans.
- The storm disarrayed the outdoor furniture.
- Seeing the disarrayed files on her desk made her anxious.
Translations
Translations of the word "disarraying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desorganização
🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था
🇩🇪 Unordnung
🇮🇩 kekacauan
🇺🇦 безлад
🇵🇱 bałagan
🇯🇵 乱れ
🇫🇷 désordre
🇪🇸 desorden
🇹🇷 dağınıklık
🇰🇷 혼란
🇸🇦 فوضى
🇨🇿 nepořádek
🇸🇰 neporiadok
🇨🇳 混乱
🇸🇮 nered
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 бұзылыс
🇬🇪 დაშლა
🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq
🇲🇽 desorden
Etymology
The term 'disarray' originates from the Middle French word 'désarroyer,' which means to disrupt or destroy the order. The prefix 'dis-' denotes a removal or negation, while 'array' comes from the Old French 'arroyer,' which means to arrange or set in order. The usage of 'disarray' in English dates back to the late 14th century, evolving to describe a state of disorder or confusion. Over the centuries, it has found applications in both physical and metaphorical contexts, illustrating a range of disorganization from minor messes to significant upheavals in situations, emotions, and systems.