beledgered

ˈbɛldɪˌɡrɛd, ˈbɛlˌdɪɡrɛd

Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to become disordered or disorganized

“The recent storm beledgered the entire neighborhood, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.”

2. adjective

disorganized or disorderly in appearance

“The beledgered room needed a lot of cleaning before the party tonight.”

3. verb (past tense)

to become disordered or disorganized

“The books on the shelf beledgered over time, making it difficult to find what I needed.”

Synonyms

  • chaotic
  • disorganized

Antonyms

  • orderly
  • organized