English-English Dictionary

Meaning of the word disorder in English

What does disorder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

disorder

US /dɪˈsɔːr.dɚ/
UK /dɪˈsɔːr.dɚ/
"disorder" picture

Noun

1.

a state of confusion

Example:
•
The room was in complete disorder after the party.
•
The sudden announcement caused widespread disorder.
Synonym:
chaosmessturmoildisarrayjumble
2.

an illness or medical condition

Example:
•
He suffers from a rare blood disorder.
•
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions.
Synonym:
ailmentconditionillnessmaladysyndrome

Verb

1.

to disturb the order of; to throw into confusion

Example:
•
The strong winds disordered the papers on the desk.
•
His sudden departure disordered all our plans.
Synonym:
disarrangemess updisorganizeupsetdisturb
Learn This Word at Lingoland
Related Word:
disorderedeating disorderbipolar disorderpersonality disorderborderline personality disorder‌seasonal affective disordergeneralized anxiety disorder