Disarray
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disarray is a verb meaning (transitive) To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
Meaning
(transitive) To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
- A lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
- Confused attire; undress; dishabille.
Example Sentences
So as she bad, that witch they disaraid
Who with fiery steeds / Oft disarray'd the foes in battle ranged.
On leaving the train at Piccadilly, everything goes 'Pete Tong'. Services are in complete disarray, as a tree has come down onto the line at Gatley.
Tottenham pushed forward in an attempt to complete the recovery - but only succeeded in leaving themselves wide open to Chelsea's attacks and Redknapp's side ended in total disarray.
Word Forms
- disarrays
- disarraying
- disarrayed
Synonyms for disarray
Depending on context, synonyms include confusion, disorder, disorderliness.
Antonyms for disarray
Common opposites include array, order.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disorderliness, disorder, confusion, disorganization, chaos, mayhem.
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