disarray

Meaning

Verb

1. (transitive) To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
2. (transitive) To take off the dress of; to unrobe.

Noun

1. (uncountable) A lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
2. (uncountable) Confused attire; undress; dishabille.

Synonyms

disorder

confusion

mess

clutter

disarrange

disorderliness

disorganize

disturb

chaos

dirtiness

confusedness

agitate

muddiness

untidiness

disorganization

addle

perturb

muddle

stir up

confuse

discomposure

turmoil

fuddle

mental confusion

mix up

trouble

break up

despair

derange

bother

annoy

blend

encumber

confect

bewilderment

ambiguity

adulterate

concoct

compound

bewilder

disrobe

disorganized

disrupt

disrupted

dissolve

commix

elusiveness

embroilment

commingle

bemuse

Translations

désordre

desorden

désarroi

perturbar

perturbar

karışıklık

verwarring

déranger

confusion

verstoren

chaos

desordem

wanorde

fer la guitza

emprenyar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪsəˈɹeɪ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: disareyen

In summary

From Middle English disareyen (“to disarray”), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- (“dis-”) + areer (“to array”).