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Disarray
01
a state of confusion and lack of order and organization
Example
If the manager does n’t step in soon, the department will fall into disarray, making it impossible to meet deadlines.
The new policy introduced by the government threw the entire healthcare system into disarray.
02
a lack of tidiness in appearance
Example
The room was in disarray, with clothes strewn across the bed and books scattered on the floor.
The wedding dress was in slight disarray after being hurriedly taken off, but it was still beautiful.
to disarray
01
to bring disorder or confusion to something, disrupting its normal arrangement or functioning
Example
The sudden storm disarrayed the neatly arranged garden, scattering leaves and branches everywhere.
The protest disarrayed the city streets, causing chaos and confusion.
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