Definition

The state of being disordered or lacking organization.

Example

The room was in a state of disordering after the party.

Conversation

I read an article about how disordering our daily routines can actually boost creativity.

Really? That sounds interesting, but it seems risky to me.

I thought so too, but maybe a little chaos can lead to new ideas.

Yeah, a bit of disordering might be just what we need sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disordering → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "order" (from Old French *ordre*, meaning arrangement or sequence) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "disordering" means the action of causing something to be out of order or arrangement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'order' referring to arrangement — so 'disordering' is the action of taking something out of its proper arrangement.

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