What is another word for disordered?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈɔːdəd] (IPA)

The word disordered means lacking order or organization. Synonyms for disordered are chaotic, messy, irregular, untidy, jumbled, haphazard, cluttered, disorganized, confused, and mixed-up. Chaos and disorder share many connotations. However, chaos usually implies a total lack of organization or order whereas disordered generally applies to a flawed order or organization. Messy and untidy imply a failure to provide neatness, order, or cleanliness. Jumbled suggests a confused mixing or mingling. Haphazard implies a lack of plan or organization. Cluttered implies a crowded and confused disorder. Mixed-up implies a confused state of things. The usage of these synonyms depends on the context they are being used in.

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What are the opposite words for disordered?

Disordered is the opposite of organized, which means arranged in a logical or systematic way. Another antonym for disordered is neat, which refers to something clean, tidy, and well-organized. Other words that can be used as antonyms for disordered include methodical, systematic, and structured. These words describe something that is well-planned, well-organized, and well-executed, with all the elements working together in a coherent and logical manner. When we think of antonyms for disordered, we usually think of words that convey a sense of order, structure, and harmony, all of which are essential for creating a productive and satisfying life.

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Usage examples for Disordered

Either the dog's mind, from thirst, is disordered or he has scented water.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
As he spoke, the door of the room was suddenly opened, and a young man, with dress all disordered, and the fragment of a hat in his hand, entered.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
For my own, I feel them disturbed and disordered.
"Hetty Wesley"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch

Famous quotes with Disordered

  • In a disordered mind, as in a disordered body, soundness of health is impossible.
    Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • Men are mad most of their lives; few live sane, fewer die so. The acts of people are baffling unless we realize that their wits are disordered. Man is driven to justice by his lunacy.
    Edward Dahlberg
  • After the outbreak of war, in April 1940, we left Geneva with our three children aged 4 years, 2 years and 2 weeks only to become part of the disordered refugee crowds fleeing across France from the German army.
    James Meade
  • The generality have considered that disease is but a confused and disordered effort in Nature, thrown down from her proper state, and defending herself in vain.
    Thomas Sydenham
  • A disordered currency is one of the greatest political evils.
    Daniel Webster

Related words: anorexia, bulimia, eating disorder, anorexic, bulimic, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, anorexia treatment, bulimia nervosa treatment, anorexia and bulimia, food restriction, obsessive eating disorder

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