Meaning & use
disarray
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A state of disorder or confusion.
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The office was left in complete disarray after the sudden move.
The team's defense fell into disarray during the final minutes of the match.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe both physical messiness and organizational or emotional confusion, such as 'political disarray.'
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