disorder

Definition

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French desordre (modern French désordre), from Old French desordre, from des- + ordre; by surface analysis, dis- + order.

Example Sentences

• "After playing the children left the room in disorder."
• "It was a household in permanent and benevolent disorder, pervaded by the gentle thrill of religious persecution."
• "The class was thrown into disorder when the teacher left the room"

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