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Definition of Disarray
1. Noun. A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior. "A confusion of impressions"
Generic synonyms: Cognitive State, State Of Mind
Specialized synonyms: Disorientation, Distraction, Daze, Fog, Haze, Half-cock, Jamais Vu, Bafflement, Befuddlement, Bemusement, Bewilderment, Mystification, Obfuscation, Puzzlement, Perplexity
Derivative terms: Confused, Confused, Confused, Confuse
2. Verb. Bring disorder to.
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Mess, Mess Up, Derange, Perturb, Throw Out Of Kilter, Disarrange, Jumble, Scramble, Throw Together
Derivative terms: Disorder
Antonyms: Order
3. Noun. Untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance).
Definition of Disarray
1. v. t. To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
2. n. Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
Definition of Disarray
1. Verb. To throw into disorder; to break the array of. ¹
2. Verb. To take off the dress of; to unrobe. ¹
3. Noun. Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion. ¹
4. Noun. Confused attire; undress; dishabille. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Disarray
1. to disorder [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: disorder
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disarray
Literary usage of Disarray
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1858)
"... coat was all dragged and in disarray. "Is Geordie Forbes within, Mistres Janet ?
" hated sin. "My father walked up the street sinte monsieur entered it; ..."
2. The Bride of Lammermoor: And, A Legend of Montrose by Walter Scott (1878)
"... manifested all the disarray of the late revel, as if balancing the distinction
which he had attained with the expenses of the entertainment. ..."
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