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

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

My practice now includes a detailed history of eating disorders and monitoring for disordered eating throughout treatment. —Jody Dushay, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026

For perspective, the help-seeking rate for those with disordered eating or eating disorders in the general population is between 32% and 40%. —Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026

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. —Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 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