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disarray

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌdɪsəˈɹeɪ// UK //dˌɪsɐɹˈeɪ// dis·ar·ray

n. a state of confusion or disorder. You use this to describe a situation where things are messy or not organized at all.

n. a state of confusion, disorder, or lack of organization. Often used to describe physical objects, systems, or social situations.


SIMPLE

The office was in total disarray after the move.

CONTEXTUAL

The sudden resignation of the CEO left the entire company in a state of disarray.

COMPLEX

Despite the initial chaos and disarray following the merger, the management team managed to stabilize the operations within a few months.

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From Middle English disareyen (“to disarray”), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- (“dis-”) + areer (“to array”).

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