disarray

/dˌɪsɐɹˈe‍ɪ/

/ˌdɪsəˈɹeɪ/, /ˌdɪsɝˈeɪ/

Disarray

a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)

to disarray

MAIN VERB

bring disorder to

synonyms : disorder

antonyms : order

Examples

1. The company's financial records were in disarray, and no one knew who was responsible for keeping them organized.

2. Bad US mortgages and bad mortgage securitisations forced the entire global financial system into disarray.

3. The Crusader right retreated in disarray.

4. Its contents are in disarray.