as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
the doctor's disordered clothing was obviously thrown on in a hurry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of disordered
John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2023
The researchers then made mutations in one of the intrinsically disordered regions and determined the rate of the chemical reaction.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2023
The concept of entropy describes a system’s tendency to move from order toward disorder, because there are so many more ways for a disordered state to exist than an ordered state.
—Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2023
The inclusion of milder or very early cases of psychiatric disorders may lead to an increase in the number of non-disordered (false-positive) patients in clinical trials, and to an increase in the placebo effect, as less severe cases are more likely to respond to placebo.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2012
See all Example Sentences for disordered 
Adjective
Rather than having a set structure, intrinsically disordered proteins seem to have entire sections that can flap around in the breeze of Brownian motion and, yet, were critical to the protein's structure.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2023
The researchers then made mutations in one of the intrinsically disordered regions and determined the rate of the chemical reaction.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Sep. 2023
The concept of entropy describes a system’s tendency to move from order toward disorder, because there are so many more ways for a disordered state to exist than an ordered state.
—Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2023
The inclusion of milder or very early cases of psychiatric disorders may lead to an increase in the number of non-disordered (false-positive) patients in clinical trials, and to an increase in the placebo effect, as less severe cases are more likely to respond to placebo.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2012
See all Example Sentences for disordered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disordered
Adjective
-
Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
-
The playful jab sets a humorous tone for what’s sure to be a chaotic day of competition and drama.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Flights in late afternoon are more likely to be disrupted.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
-
Injuries, however, have disrupted Caruso’s plans.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
In Final Talks To Join Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain & More In Barry Levinson JFK Thriller 'Assassination' Barry Levinson Signs With Atlas Artists The suit is messy and largely born out of several complicated production agreements signed before Levinson’s involvement in the project.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
-
The last snap highlighted how messy Ori got, showing Gadot's baby girl covered in cake on her hands and her face.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Plants with vining stems or long tap roots can be difficult to transplant and other plants simply don’t like to have their roots disturbed after planting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
-
The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
For more on Marvel Rivals, our in-depth guides cover the best Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist characters, which are due to get shuffled thanks to the arrival of the new heroes.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
-
Stop Scripting Development Employees need to grow into opportunities, not be shuffled into roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
King wrote the letter while spending several days in solitary confinement in a dark, filthy, jail cell with no mattress in Birmingham, Alabama.—
John Blake,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
-
The government soldiers left behind a filthy jumble of army life: clothes, blankets, gas masks and helmets, and empty tin cans.—
Carlotta Gall,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near disordered
Cite this Entry
“Disordered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disordered. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share