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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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
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Only two studies showed meaningful improvement in sleep-disordered breathing.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Corwin said that at the molecular level, glass looks disordered compared to crystals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
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
Verb
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
Corwin said that at the molecular level, glass looks disordered compared to crystals.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disordered
Adjective
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The truth in this case — as is often true — is specific, chaotic, at times just dumb.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The world is chaotic and noisy, and her approach demands patience, of which supply is limited.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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And of how Iran’s preparation for this World Cup has been disrupted, this is definitely among the more minor.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Travelers whose flights are disrupted should keep an eye out for change fee waivers and rebooking options from their airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Will America be messy once again, pairing Sol with Sincere, basically recreating last year’s drama when Jeremiah was paired with Iris?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Small black ants are generally harmless, but a colony of leafcutter ants can annihilate food crops, and aggressive fire ants build huge mounds and deliver a painful sting when disturbed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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In many cases, birds and their nests are protected by wildlife laws, meaning active nests should not be disturbed.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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This can leave them confused when community members respond to their friendliness with hostility.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Parker froze, stunned and confused, while her cousin and friend sprinted for an exit.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Patrons shuffled out of the nearby restaurant into cars.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025
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Between work, family and everything else on your plate, taking care of yourself often gets shuffled to the bottom of the list.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Dec. 2025
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As time progresses, people around Lowery begin speaking in an even more jumbled manner, using familiar words in unfamiliar ways.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
26 Nov. 2025
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Fitzpatrick also drew attention to the jumbled manner in which the indictment was obtained and indicated that a transcript and recording of the proceedings do not provide a full account of what occurred.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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“Disordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disordered. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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