disordered
adjective
dis·or·dered
(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dərd 
(ˌ)diz-
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a
: marked by disorder
a disordered room
b
: not functioning in a normal orderly healthy way
a disordered mind
disorderedly
adverb
disorderedness
noun
Examples of disordered in a Sentence
The project was in a disordered state.
The file was completely disordered.
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Women with thyroid disorders or a history of disordered eating should consult a clinician first, as should pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescent girls and those under high chronic stress.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Women with thyroid disorders, a history of disordered eating, high chronic stress, adolescent girls and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a clinician before starting.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Some highly restrictive diets have also been associated with disordered eating behaviors and psychological stress related to food and body image.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
The experts say doctors need to aggressively screen for this—and disordered behavior that may not rise to a formal diagnosis—before, during and after treatment.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Women with thyroid disorders, a history of disordered eating, high chronic stress, adolescent girls and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a clinician before starting.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Some highly restrictive diets have also been associated with disordered eating behaviors and psychological stress related to food and body image.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
The experts say doctors need to aggressively screen for this—and disordered behavior that may not rise to a formal diagnosis—before, during and after treatment.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for disordered
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“Disordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disordered. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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