Definition

A condition where there is a lack of order or regular arrangement, often causing confusion or disruption, and can also refer to a medical issue affecting the mind or body.

Example

The city experienced a period of disorder during the protests.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent disorder at the park?

Yeah, it was all over the news!

I can't believe how quickly things turned into such a disorder.

I know, it’s really sad how people can't just get along.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To disturb the usual state of something, causing confusion or chaos.

Example

The loud noise disordered the entire classroom during the exam.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Why do you think the party ended in chaos last night?

I think the loud music really disordered everyone's sense of time.

Yeah, it felt like people were all over the place after that.

Root Explanation

Disorder → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "ordo" (from Latin, meaning order). The word describes a state where things are not in their proper order or arrangement.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'apart' ('dis-') from their 'order' ('ordo') — that's why disorder means a lack of order.

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