misorder
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //mɪsˈɔːrdər//
KK: /mɪsˈɔrdər/
noun
Definition
A state of being disordered or irregular, often referring to a lack of organization or arrangement.
Example
The misorder of the files made it difficult to find the necessary documents.
Conversation
I noticed there was a bit of a misorder in the supplies we received.
Really? I thought everything was sorted correctly.
Yeah, it seems like some items are mixed up or missing altogether.
That can be frustrating; we should definitely check with the supplier.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disarray
chaos
confusion
Antonyms
order
organization
arrangement
transitive verb
Definition
To arrange or organize something incorrectly or in a disordered way.
Example
The documents were misordered, making it difficult to find the right information.
Tense Forms
Past: misordered
Past Participle: misordered
Conversation
I can't believe I misordered my groceries again!
Oh no! What did you end up getting?
I ordered twice the amount of apples instead of just one bag.
Root Explanation
Misorder → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "order" (from Old French *ordre*, meaning arrangement or sequence). The word "misorder" means to arrange or sequence something wrongly.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'order' referring to arrangement. This helps you remember that 'misorder' means to arrange things incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
disorder
misrender
misreader
misword
misdoer
misbode