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   disarray

   /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/

   noun

   • 1. a state of disorganization or untidiness: "her grey hair was in disarray" Similar disorderconfusionchaosuntidinessdishevelmentmessmuddleclutterjumblemix-uptanglehotchpotchshamblesinformal:omnishamblesdisorganizationlack of orderdiscomposuredisunityindisciplineunrulinessOpposite tidinessorderliness

   verb

   • 1. throw into a state of disorganization or untidiness: "the inspection disarrayed the usual schedule"
   • 2. undress (someone): literary "attendant damsels to help to disarray her"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French dissairay.

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   What does disarray mean?

   • If people or things are in disarray, they are disorganized and confused. The nation is in disarray following rioting led by the military. 4 meanings: 1. confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline 2. (esp of clothing) disorderliness; untidiness 3. to throw into.... Click for more definitions.

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   How do you use disarray in a sentence?

   • If something is confused or disorganized, use the noun disarray, like the disarray that follows your little brother everywhere he goes because he spills everything and never puts away his toys.

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   What does disarraien mean?

   • Middle English disarraien "to break up (a military formation), throw into disorder," borrowed from Anglo-French desaraier "to mishandle, throw into disorder," from des- dis- + arraier, arreyer, aroier "to arrange, order, marshal, equip, attire" — more at array entry 1 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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   Why are people in disarray?

   • Many sufferers find that their illness throws their sleep patterns into total disarray, and they have continually to adjust their lifestyles to cope with irregular sleep needs. If people or things are in disarray, they are disorganized and confused. The nation is in disarray following rioting led by the military.

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   What does throw something into disarray mean?

   • throw something into disarray The news had thrown his plans into disarray. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Many party members believe the campaign is in disarray. The apartment was in complete disarray. The moderate opposition is in disarray, unable to agree on a negotiating platform.

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   Why is America in disarray?

   • The nation is in disarray following rioting led by the military. 12,000 crossed the border in one day alone, throwing evacuation plans into disarray. This would add to the disarray in world markets. If things or places are in disarray, they are in a very untidy state. She was left lying on her side and her clothes were in disarray.

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     DISARRAY meaning: 1. the state of being confused and having...

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     disarray definicja: 1. the state of being confused and...

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     DISARRAY translate: 凌乱;混乱;杂乱. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   If people or things are in disarray, they are disorganized and confused. The nation is in disarray following rioting led by the military. 12,000 crossed the border in one day alone, throwing evacuation plans into disarray.

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   The meaning of DISARRAY is a lack of order or sequence : confusion, disorder. How to use disarray in a sentence.

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   Whether it’s your plans, your kitchen, your workplace, or your hair, the noun disarray can be used to describe anything that is characterized by disorder, untidiness, or confusion. Definitions of disarray. noun. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance) synonyms: disorderliness. see more.

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   Disarray definition: to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.. See examples of DISARRAY used in a sentence.

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   disarray. noun. /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/. /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/. [uncountable] a lack of order or organization in a situation or a place. in/into disarray The peace talks broke up in disarray. Our plans were thrown into disarray by her arrival. We’re decorating, so everything’s in complete disarray at home.

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