Advertisement
Advertisement
disarray
[ dis-uh-rey ]
verb (used with object)
- to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.
- to undress.
noun
- disorder; confusion:
The army retreated in disarray.
- disorder of apparel.
disarray
/ ˌɪəˈɪ /
noun
- confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline
- (esp of clothing) disorderliness; untidiness
verb
- to throw into confusion
- archaic.to undress
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
And though downtown has since seen some development, a looming sense of disarray and decline lingers.
The report also described the adjudication system as being in "disarray", which would send a message of "if you behave badly here there isn't going to be a consequence", leading to prisoners feeling unsafe.
It’s a party in disarray that can’t decide whether to go all out against the attacks on democracy, or keep laser-focused on the pocketbook issues that seem to have ultimately handed Trump his second term.
Video of the aftermath posted by the shop on social media showed the business’ office in complete disarray, with documents and debris covering the ground and the mangled shell of an emptied safe.
However, it will leave the city in a state of disarray.
Advertisement
Related Words
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse