disordered (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɔːrdərd/
Definition
Lacking organization, structure, or neatness; in a state of confusion or irregularity.
Examples
Her desk was so disordered that she couldn't find her keys amidst the piles of papers.
The patient's thoughts seemed disordered, jumping from one topic to another without clear connection.
After the earthquake, the entire city was left in a disordered state, with buildings collapsed and roads blocked.
How to Use disordered
- disordered thoughts (collocation)
- Thoughts that are confused or illogical. — "He often experienced disordered thoughts during periods of stress."
- disordered eating (collocation)
- Unhealthy or irregular eating habits. — "Many teenagers struggle with disordered eating due to societal pressures."
- disordered state (collocation)
- A condition of confusion or lack of organization. — "The room was left in a disordered state after the party."
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