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   Dis·ar·ray

   /ˌdisəˈrā/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of disorganization or untidiness: "her gray hair was in disarray" Similar disorderconfusionchaosuntidinessdishevelmentmessmuddleclutterjumblemix-uptanglehotchpotchshamblesinformal:omnishamblesdisorganizationlack of orderdiscomposuredisunityindisciplineunrulinessOpposite tidinessorderliness

   verb

   • 1. throw (someone or something) into a state of disorganization or untidiness: "the inspection disarrayed the usual schedule"
   • 2. strip (someone) of clothing: literary "attendant damsels to help to disarray her"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French dissairay.

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   Definitions of disarray. noun. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) synonyms: disorderliness. see more. noun. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior. synonyms: confusedness, confusion, mental confusion, muddiness. see more. verb. bring disorder to. synonyms: disorder. see more.

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   2 days ago · 1. uncountable noun [oft in NOUN] If people or things are in disarray, they are disorganized and confused . The nation is in disarray following rioting led by the military. 12,000 crossed the border in one day alone, throwing evacuation plans into disarray. This would add to the disarray in world markets.

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   the state of being confused and having no organization or of being messy: Ever since the oil crisis, the industry has been in (a state of) disarray. The news had thrown his plans into disarray. Her clothes were in disarray. Synonyms. bedlam. chaos. confusion. disorder (CONFUSION) disorganization. disturbance. havoc. mayhem. pandemonium.

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   Disarray definition: . See examples of DISARRAY used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdisarray noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/. /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/. [uncountable] a lack of order or organization in a situation or a place. in/into disarray The peace talks broke up in disarray. Our plans were thrown into disarray by her arrival. We’re decorating, so everything’s in complete disarray at home. Extra Examples.

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   Check pronunciation: disarray. Definition of disarray noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define disarray. disarray synonyms, disarray pronunciation, disarray translation, English dictionary definition of disarray. n. 1. A state of disorder; confusion. 2. Disorderly dress. tr.v. dis·ar·rayed , dis·ar·ray·ing , dis·ar·rays 1. To throw into confusion; upset. 2.