Synonyms of disarray

disarray 1 of 2

noun

ˌdis-ə-ˈrā 

as in havoc

a state in which everything is out of order

the boys' bedroom was in its usual disarray

Synonyms & Similar Words

• havoc
• mess
• chaos
• jumble
• confusion
• hell
• disorder
• disorganization
• shambles
• disarrangement
• messiness
• dishevelment
• disorderliness
• tangle
• heck
• muddle
• riot
• clutter
• welter
• free-for-all
• muss
• snake pit
• tumble
• anarchy
• misorder
• maze
• disorderedness
• chance-medley
• misrule
• labyrinth
• mare's nest
• lawlessness
• maelstrom
• snarl
• mishmash
• hodgepodge
• shuffle
• storm
• web
• morass
• knot
• litter
• motley
• miscellany
• medley
• bollix

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• order
• system
• orderliness
• plan
• method
• pattern

disarray

2 of 2

verb

as in to disrupt

to undo the proper order or arrangement of

he had accidentally disarrayed his brother's CDs, leaving a telltale sign of borrowing without permission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disrupt
• shuffle
• confuse
• disturb
• upset
• jumble
• disorganize
• muddle
• disorder
• disarrange
• scramble
• derange
• mix (up)
• muss
• tumble
• discompose
• dishevel
• dislocate
• hash
• snarl
• disjoint
• tangle
• mess (up)
• clutter
• tousle
• embroil
• stir (up)
• unsettle
• rumple
• perturb
• entangle
• agitate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• array
• organize
• order
• range
• regulate
• dispose
• arrange
• tidy
• draw up
• straighten (up)
• marshal
• line
• align
• line up
• classify
• adjust
• fix
• systematize
• codify
• make up
• queue
• spruce (up)
• methodize
• groom
• systemize
• unscramble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disarray

Noun

But with the Lions' secondary in such disarray, and with no significant moves made to improve the secondary after cornerback Terrion Arnold's arrest and release, could the blame go straight to general manager Brad Holmes? — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The tour seems to be in complete disarray, the apolitical Sheeran being attacked online for not walking away, supporting his opening act, or pushing back against the owners’ demands. — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

Hybrid data is here to stay, so don’t let data disarray slow innovation or undermine smart business decision making. — Ram Venkatesh, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022

For much of this summer, staff shortages and a surge of travelers have led to long lines at security and passport control, disarray at baggage claim and crowded terminals in Europe. — Jacob Passy, WSJ, 12 July 2022