misordered

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /mɪsˈɔːrdərd/

KK: /mɪsˈɔrdərd/

adjective

Definition

Describing something that is not arranged correctly or is in a confused state.

Example

The misordered books on the shelf made it hard to find the right one.

Conversation

Did you notice that the books were all misordered on the shelf?

Yeah, it was such a mess!

I can't believe they didn't check before putting them out.

I know, it's frustrating when things are misordered like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disordered

confused

irregular

Antonyms

ordered

arranged

systematic

Root Explanation

Misordered → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "ordered" (from Latin "ordinare", meaning to arrange). The word "misordered" means arranged wrongly or in a disorganized manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'ordered' meaning arranged. This helps you remember that misordered refers to something that is arranged incorrectly.

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