Meaning of the word disarray in English

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disarray

US /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

Noun

a state of disorder or confusion

Example:
The room was in complete disarray after the party.
His plans were thrown into disarray by the sudden change in schedule.

Verb

to throw into disorder or confusion

Example:
The sudden attack disarrayed the enemy's formation.
The unexpected news disarrayed her thoughts.