Misarrange: meaning, definitions and examples

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misarrange

 

[ ˌmɪsəˈreɪndʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a chaotic state

To misarrange means to put something in disorder or confusion, to disrupt the order or arrangement of something. It is the act of making something disorganized or jumbled.

Synonyms

disorder, disorganize, jumble.

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Word Description / Examples
misarrange

Use this word when something is arranged incorrectly or not as intended. Often implies a mistake in the intended order.

  • He misarranged the books on the shelf, putting them out of order.
  • The files were misarranged, making it difficult to find the necessary document.
disorder

This word is suitable when talking about a state of chaos or lack of order. It often has a negative connotation, implying messiness or confusion.

  • The room was in complete disorder after the party.
  • His desk was always in disorder, with papers strewn everywhere.
disorganize

Use this word when something lacks structure or systematic arrangement. It can also imply the process of making something less organized.

  • Traveling frequently can disorganize your life.
  • She unintentionally disorganized the meeting agenda by skipping several points.
jumble

This word is best used when referring to a mix or collection of items that are confusedly or randomly arranged. It often carries a visual or tactile implication of messiness.

  • The drawer was a jumble of wires and cables.
  • Her thoughts were a jumble after the long day.

Examples of usage

  • The maid misarranged the books on the shelf.
  • The strong wind misarranged the neatly arranged flowers in the garden.
  • The misarranged files caused a delay in finding the necessary documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "misarrange" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desordenar

🇮🇳 बेतरतीब करना

🇩🇪 durcheinanderbringen

🇮🇩 mengacaukan

🇺🇦 переплутати

🇵🇱 pomieszać

🇯🇵 乱す (midasu)

🇫🇷 désorganiser

🇪🇸 desordenar

🇹🇷 karıştırmak

🇰🇷 혼란스럽게 하다 (honransseureopge hada)

🇸🇦 يخلط

🇨🇿 zamíchat

🇸🇰 pomiešať

🇨🇳 弄乱 (nòng luàn)

🇸🇮 pomešati

🇮🇸 rugla

🇰🇿 шатастыру

🇬🇪 არასწორად დალაგება

🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq

🇲🇽 desordenar

Etymology

The word 'misarrange' is a combination of 'mis-' meaning badly or wrongly, and 'arrange' meaning to put things in a particular order. It originated in the late 18th century as a way to describe the act of disrupting the order or arrangement of something.

See also: arrange, arrangeable, arranged, arrangement, arrangements, arranger, arrangers, arranges, arranging, disarrange, misarrangement, prearranged, rearrange, unarranged.