Misarrange: meaning, definitions and examples

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misarrange

[ˌmɪsəˈreɪndʒ ]

Definition

^{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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word comes from the prefix 'mis-', meaning wrong, combined with 'arrange', which means to put in a specific order.
It first appeared in English around the 15th century, indicating early confusion in organization.
Similar terms exist in other languages, like 'malorganiser' in French, showing that the concept of disorder is universal.

Psychology

Studies suggest that when information is misarranged, it can lead to confusion and errors in memory recall.
Cognitive overload can occur when too many items are out of order, affecting decision-making.
People often find it harder to learn new things if they're presented in a way that doesn't follow a logical structure.

Pop Culture

Movies and books frequently explore themes of chaos, where characters must navigate through misarranged situations for resolution.
In virtual games, players often face challenges involving the misarrangement of objects or puzzles to progress.
Social media trends can reveal how quickly information can become misarranged, leading to misunderstandings and viral misinformation.

Education

Teachers often emphasize the importance of arranging information logically to aid student understanding.
Misarranging items in educational tools can hinder effective learning, as students may struggle to find connections.
Projects that involve group work can become disorganized without clear arrangements, showing how misarrangement affects collaboration.

Art

In visual art, misarrangement can create intentional chaos, challenging viewers' perceptions.
Artists like Jackson Pollock use misarrangement in their techniques, creating abstract pieces that invite interpretation.
The concept of 'détournement' in art involves rearranging existing art to create new meanings, showing how misarrangement can be a tool for creativity.

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