Misarrangement: meaning, definitions and examples

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misarrangement

 

[ ˌmɪsəˈreɪndʒmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in organization

A misarrangement is a disorder or confusion in the way things are organized or arranged.

Synonyms

confusion, disarray, disorder.

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Word Description / Examples
misarrangement

Use in situations where there is a specific failure in achieving a proper arrangement or order, often in terms of planning or organization.

  • The misarrangement of the meeting schedule led to several conflicts.
  • There was a clear misarrangement in the seating chart for the event.
disorder

Use when referring to a lack of order, especially when it involves chaos or significant disturbance, either physically or mentally.

  • The protest turned into a state of disorder and chaos.
  • His desk is always in a state of disorder, with papers and books piled everywhere.
confusion

Appropriate when describing a state where there is a lack of understanding or clarity, often causing people to be unsure or mixed up.

  • The new policy caused a lot of confusion among the employees.
  • Her instructions were so vague that they led to immense confusion.
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.

  • After the party, the living room was in complete disarray.
  • The company's finances are in disarray after the unexpected audit.

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.