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adjective

(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-dərd How to pronounce disordered (audio)
Definition of disorderednext
as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness the doctor's disordered clothing was obviously thrown on in a hurry

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disordered

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verb

past tense of disorder
as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser

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Recent Examples of disordered
Adjective
Women with thyroid disorders, a history of disordered eating, high chronic stress, adolescent girls and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a clinician before starting. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Some highly restrictive diets have also been associated with disordered eating behaviors and psychological stress related to food and body image. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Verb
When that authority tells a young person that their identity is disordered and must be changed, the harm isn’t just theoretical. — A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026 In addition to delusions and mania, the study found an increase in suicidal ideation and self-harm, disordered eating behaviors, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disordered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disordered
  1. chaotic
  2. disrupted
  3. messy
  4. disturbed
  5. confused
  6. shuffled
  7. jumbled
  8. disorganized
Adjective
  • Interview with the Vampire’s composer Daniel Hart has taken the audience on a wonderfully chaotic journey through different styles of music in The Vampire Lestat.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The events surrounding the funeral were chaotic, with eight people killed and hundreds injured, according to a report written by the Associated Press news agency at the time.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of chaotic
Verb
  • The ledger would document who benefits, who bears risk, which industries could be disrupted and what safeguards were tested.
    — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Since the Iran war began in late February, global helium supply has been disrupted and prices have gone up substantially.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of disrupted
Adjective
  • Entrepreneurship or a portfolio of roles feels messier than earning a regular salary because the risk is more visible.
    — Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of messy
Verb
  • The location of the digging also could have disturbed another grave that may now be unmarked.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Home to North America’s tallest mountain, Denali's six million acres of wilderness are disturbed by only one road.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of disturbed
Adjective
  • In Timon, by contrast, everything is a rush, everything is broke-off and confused, everything is hurtling through suffering towards oblivion.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • But when non-negotiable tasks are framed as questions, children can become confused about whether the task is actually optional.
    — Siggie Cohen, CNBC, 4 July 2026
Definition of confused
Verb
  • One Wednesday evening in May, at the boutique hotel Dream Hollywood — located just off the Walk of Fame — a young hotel staff member shuffled over to her co-worker to discuss a special guest on the top floor.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Overshadowed by the Folarin Balogun mess is how impressively Rudi Garcia shuffled his midfield and organized his tactics to perfectly counter how Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT wanted to play.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of shuffled
Adjective
  • Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits.
    — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • The shore now alternated between open sandy or rocky beaches and jumbled boulders ranging from a foot to many feet in diameter.
    — Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
Definition of jumbled
Verb
  • Reese finished with 12 rebounds, but Thornton made her work for every touch near the basket, consistently positioning herself to contest without fouling and keeping Atlanta’s interior offense disorganized throughout the first three quarters.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.
    — Mark Lamster Architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
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