1
as in chaos
a state in which everything is out of order
the general disorder of the room after the guests finally left the party
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in disease
an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning
afflicted all her life with a nervous disorder
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disorder
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Thyroid disorders affect roughly 1 in 10 women, and about 60% of those with a thyroid problem have no idea.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Children have a penchant for unconventional thinking that, at first glance, can look disordered.
—Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disorder
Noun
Thyroid disorders affect roughly 1 in 10 women, and about 60% of those affected have no idea.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Thyroid disorders affect roughly 1 in 10 women, and about 60% of those with a thyroid problem have no idea.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Cool aunts can have internalized misogyny and disordered eating patterns.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Children have a penchant for unconventional thinking that, at first glance, can look disordered.
—Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disorder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorder
Noun
-
The commander-in-chief loves chaos, pitting one side against the other.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
-
The chaos is matched only by the cast assembled to deliver it.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Researchers still do not fully understand why some women with endometriosis struggle to conceive while others do not, and treating the disease does not reliably restore fertility.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Reddy told Fox News Digital that salmonella bacteria can only be killed by cooking a raw egg — and the disease's symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Florida didn't want to pay any homage to Quick during the game, so as not to disrupt the goalie's typical routines.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The aim is for Abdul to cause havoc in the United States, the West Bank and Iran.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
-
In the twentieth century, the same storms that made headlines in New York wreaked quieter havoc across the river.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Infected animals typically do not show signs of illness.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Due to a mix of injuries, illness and Paul George’s 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, Philadelphia had all of its top four players (Embiid, George, Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe) available for just 20 games this season.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
But Neptune also blurs lines, which is why its influence can feel mysterious or even confusing at times.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
-
The threats have left operators confused and frozen, unwilling to attempt passage, due to safety fears and uncertainty about Iran's new fee system.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Moms of little kids already know Hanna Andersson—the name behind those iconic, colorful, soft-as-hell PJs (and cute outfits to boot).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Apr. 2026
-
There have been times when the isolation of rehab has felt like being reclused into her own personal pandemic hell, where the solitude or recovery has left her near starving for human connection.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Brown was ruled out with Achilles tendonitis, the same ailment that sidelined him for wins over Atlanta and Charlotte late last month.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Autoimmune diseases—a broad and complex category of ailments including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes—have long puzzled researchers.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorder. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
