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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Valieva’s coach, Eteri Tutberidze, is one of the most prominent figures in a coaching culture that has long been criticized for prioritizing thinness, disordered eating, and early peak performance over athletes’ well-being.
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Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Those with a tendency toward disordered eating may be more likely to use devices to track.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Movie posters decorate James’ disordered apartment.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When disordered eating becomes severe, patients can be hospitalized.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
Those with a tendency toward disordered eating may be more likely to use devices to track.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Movie posters decorate James’ disordered apartment.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
When disordered eating becomes severe, patients can be hospitalized.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 14 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2026.
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