disordered

adjective

dis·​or·​dered (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dərd 

(ˌ)diz-

1

obsolete

a

: morally reprehensible

b

: unruly

2

a

: marked by disorder

a disordered room

b

: not functioning in a normal orderly healthy way

a disordered mind

disorderedly adverb

disorderedness noun

Synonyms of disordered

• chaotic
• messy
• confused
• jumbled
• littered
• cluttered
• sloppy
• filthy

Examples of disordered in a Sentence

The project was in a disordered state.

The file was completely disordered.

Recent Examples on the Web

Encouraging them to eat more, or telling them to stop eating, can even lead to disordered eating. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026

On TikTok, the hashtag #SkinnyTok, which promoted content around disordered eating, was banned from search results last summer after gaining massive popularity on the platform. —Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026

Washington isn’t the only celebrity who has spoken out about disordered eating and the long road to recovery. —Rachel Hale, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

Add intense pressure to meet unrealistic body standards, and the chance of developing disordered eating climbs even higher. —ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1505, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for disordered

• bordered
• ordered
• reordered
• unordered

Kids Definition

disordered

adjective

dis·​or·​dered

1

: marked by disorder

2

: not functioning in a normal orderly healthy way

Medical Definition

disordered

adjective

dis·​or·​dered

1

: not functioning in a normal orderly healthy way

disordered bodily functions

2

: mentally unbalanced

a disordered patient

a disordered mind