disordered

1 of 2

adjective

dis·​or·​dered (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dərd 

(ˌ)diz-

1

a

: marked by disorder

a disordered room

b

: not functioning in a normal orderly healthy way

a disordered mind

2

obsolete

a

: morally reprehensible

b

: unruly

disorderedly adverb

disorderedness noun

disordered

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of disorder entry 2

Synonyms of disordered

Adjective

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

Examples of disordered in a Sentence

Adjective

The project was in a disordered state.

The file was completely disordered.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

When many defects were present, the electrons became locked into an unexpectedly stable Wigner solid with irregular and disordered patterns. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

According to the Hebrew University researchers, the material’s strength is limited by the disordered distribution of wood’s cellulose fibers. — Mike McRae 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

When her eating became disordered, Madix found that her metabolism would drop to match her caloric intake. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026

The movie is based not just on my own battle, but the struggles of people with all types of disordered eating. — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1505, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

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