Misarrangement: meaning, definitions and examples
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misarrangement
[ ˌmɪsəˈreɪndʒmənt ]
in organization
A misarrangement is a disorder or confusion in the way things are organized or arranged.
Synonyms
confusion, disarray, disorder.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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misarrangement |
Use in situations where there is a specific failure in achieving a proper arrangement or order, often in terms of planning or organization.
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disorder |
Use when referring to a lack of order, especially when it involves chaos or significant disturbance, either physically or mentally.
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confusion |
Appropriate when describing a state where there is a lack of understanding or clarity, often causing people to be unsure or mixed up.
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disarray |
Best used when referring to a situation where things are untidy or not in their expected order, often implying a physical mess or a significant lack of organization.
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Examples of usage
- The misarrangement of books on the shelf made it difficult to find the one I was looking for.
- The misarrangement of files in the office led to a delay in completing the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "misarrangement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desorganização
🇮🇳 गड़बड़ी
🇩🇪 Unordnung
🇮🇩 kekacauan
🇺🇦 безлад
🇵🇱 bałagan
🇯🇵 乱れ
🇫🇷 désordre
🇪🇸 desorden
🇹🇷 düzensizlik
🇰🇷 혼란
🇸🇦 فوضى
🇨🇿 nepořádek
🇸🇰 neporiadok
🇨🇳 混乱
🇸🇮 nered
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 ретсіздік
🇬🇪 არეულობა
🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq
🇲🇽 desorden
Etymology
The word 'misarrangement' is derived from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly, and 'arrangement' which refers to the act of organizing or arranging things in a particular order. The term has been in use since the early 19th century and is commonly used in contexts related to organization and order.
See also: arrange, arrangeable, arranged, arrangement, arrangements, arranger, arrangers, arranges, arranging, disarrange, misarrange, prearranged, rearrange, unarranged.