disorder (Meaning)
disorder (n)
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
a condition in which things are not in their expected places
a disturbance of the peace or of public order
disorder (v)
disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
bring disorder to
disorder (n.)
Want of order or regular disposition; lack of arrangement; confusion; disarray; as, the troops were thrown into disorder; the papers are in disorder.
Neglect of order or system; irregularity.
Breach of public order; disturbance of the peace of society; tumult.
Disturbance of the functions of the animal economy of the soul; sickness; derangement.
disorder (v. t.)
To disturb the order of; to derange or disarrange; to throw into confusion; to confuse.
To disturb or interrupt the regular and natural functions of (either body or mind); to produce sickness or indisposition in; to discompose; to derange; as, to disorder the head or stomach.
To depose from holy orders.
Synonyms & Antonyms of disorder
Synonyms:
- mare's nest
- storm
- misrule
- hodgepodge
- shuffle
- litter
- lawlessness
- web
- snarl
- labyrinth
- maelstrom
- morass
- medley
- mishmash
- knot
- maze
- chance-medley
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
disorder Sentence Examples
- The therapist helped the couple sort through their relationship disorder.
- The team struggled to communicate effectively due to a lack of order and organization.
- During the earthquake, buildings were affected with structural disorder.
- The scientist studied the disorder of atoms in a magnetic field.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a chromosomal disorder.
- The students faced disorder in their schedules during exams.
- The company experienced a period of disorder due to a sudden change in management.
- The military unit faced disorder and confusion on the battlefield.
- The city experienced a rise in disorder and crime after a natural disaster.
- The doctor examined the patient for any signs of neurological disorder.
FAQs About the word disorder
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning, a condition in which things are not in their expected places, a disturbance of the p
confusion, hell, jumble, disorganization,chaos, havoc, mess, muddle, disarrangement, tangle
system,order, system, order, method, orderliness, method, pattern, plan,orderliness
The therapist helped the couple sort through their relationship disorder.
The team struggled to communicate effectively due to a lack of order and organization.
During the earthquake, buildings were affected with structural disorder.
The scientist studied the disorder of atoms in a magnetic field.
