disordered
adjective
dis·or·dered
(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dərd 
(ˌ)diz-
1
2
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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Turner said taking breaks from social media has improved her mental health and helped manage her disordered eating.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
These disordered eating patterns can slide into a full blown eating disorder, especially in kids who already struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, or body image, Roots notes.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
The Mayo Clinic lists myriad potential causes for weight loss, including mental health challenges like disordered eating as well as physical illnesses.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Consider These Questions Moreau cautions that short-term fasting is not for everyone, and people with medical conditions, or those who are underweight or prone to disordered eating should consult a clinician before making dietary changes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
These disordered eating patterns can slide into a full blown eating disorder, especially in kids who already struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, or body image, Roots notes.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
The Mayo Clinic lists myriad potential causes for weight loss, including mental health challenges like disordered eating as well as physical illnesses.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Consider These Questions Moreau cautions that short-term fasting is not for everyone, and people with medical conditions, or those who are underweight or prone to disordered eating should consult a clinician before making dietary changes.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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 4 Dec. 2025.
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