CEFR B2

chaotic

adjective

Meaning

In a state of complete disorder and confusion.

Examples

The traffic in the city center was absolutely chaotic during rush hour.
After the power outage, the grocery store became chaotic as people rushed to buy essentials.

Synonyms: messy, disordered, haphazard, turbulent

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chaotic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Definition

In a state of complete disorder and confusion.

Examples

The traffic in the city center was absolutely chaotic during rush hour.
After the power outage, the grocery store became chaotic as people rushed to buy essentials.
Her desk is always so chaotic, it's a miracle she can find anything.

How to Use chaotic

be chaotic (collocation): to be in a state of disorder — "The meeting quickly became chaotic without a clear agenda."
feel chaotic (collocation): to feel overwhelmed by disorder — "Sometimes my thoughts feel chaotic when I have too much to do."

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