disarray

dɪsˈreɪ

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being in disordered or chaotic condition

“The city was in disarray after the hurricane.”

2. verb

to put or bring into a state of disordered or chaotic condition

“The floodwaters began to disarray the streets.”

3. verb

to confuse or perplex

“The news of the sudden event began to disarray the public.”

Synonyms

  • chaos
  • confusion
  • havoc
  • mayhem

Antonyms

  • coherence
  • order
  • organization