CEFR C1

topsy-turvyness

noun

Meaning

A state of utter confusion, disorder, or being upside down and disorganized.

Examples

The sudden power outage plunged the entire office into a state of topsy-turvyness.
After the children's party, the living room was a scene of complete topsy-turvyness, with decorations everywhere.

Synonyms: disorder, chaos, turmoil, pandemonium

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topsy-turvyness (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌtɒpsiˈtɜːvinəs/

Definition

A state of utter confusion, disorder, or being upside down and disorganized.

Examples

The sudden power outage plunged the entire office into a state of topsy-turvyness.
After the children's party, the living room was a scene of complete topsy-turvyness, with decorations everywhere.
The topsy-turvyness of the new government's policies left many citizens feeling bewildered.

Synonyms of topsy-turvyness

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