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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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.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Days after the season 4 premiere, Taylor addressed her history of disordered eating in a candid Instagram post.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Only two studies showed meaningful improvement in sleep-disordered breathing.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Is the best part of dying for a person with disordered eating the ability to have the second croissant?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Days after the season 4 premiere, Taylor addressed her history of disordered eating in a candid Instagram post.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Only two studies showed meaningful improvement in sleep-disordered breathing.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Is the best part of dying for a person with disordered eating the ability to have the second croissant?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 29 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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