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disarray

[dis-uh-rey]

verb (used with object)

  1. to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.

  2. to undress.



noun

  1. disorder; confusion.

    The army retreated in disarray.

  2. disorder of apparel.

disarray

/ ˌɪəˈɪ /

noun

  1. confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline

  2. (esp of clothing) disorderliness; untidiness

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to throw into confusion

  2. archaicto undress

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disarray1

1350–1400; (noun) late Middle English; Middle English disrai, d ( e ) rai < Anglo-French dissairay, Old French desaroi; (v.) Middle English disarayen < Anglo-French desaraier, Old French desareer; dis- 1, array
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Spring brought a burst of extremist violence, a trend analysts fear could extend into the summer given inflamed political tensions and the disarray of federal agencies tasked with monitoring threats.

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Yoon's departure also left his former party divided and in disarray, with infighting delaying the announcement of a presidential candidate until early May.

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The decision came after years of financial trouble with buildings in disrepair and disarray, replete with squatters, crime, nonfunctional elevators and clogged and broken toilets.

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Both his professional and personal life descended into disarray - in just 12 months an entire collection was stolen from his studio and his marriage broke down.

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But the Arab world remains in serious disarray.

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