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disordered - Dictionary Entry

disordered

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɔːrdərd/

Definitions

  • Lacking order or organization; chaotic.
  • Mentally or physically disturbed.
  • Functioning improperly or abnormally.

Usage Examples

  • The documents were found in a disordered heap on the desk.
  • He was taken to the hospital in a disordered mental state.
  • The machine's disordered mechanism needed urgent repair.

Etymology

Derived from the verb disorder, from Middle English disordre, influenced by Old French desordre and Latin dis- meaning 'apart' and ordo meaning 'order.'

Synonyms

  • Chaotic
  • Unorganized
  • Disarrayed
  • Disturbed
  • Unsettled

Antonyms

  • Organized
  • Ordered
  • Neat
  • Structured
  • Calm

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchdérangé/deʁɑ̃ʒe/
Spanishdesordenado/desoɾdeˈnaðo/
Germanungeordnet/ˈʊnɡəˌʔɔʁtnət/
Russianрасстроенный/rɐˈstrojɪnɨj/
Hindiबिगड़ा हुआ/bigṛā huā/
Tamilஅழுக்கான/aḻukkāṉa/
Teluguఅశాంతి/aśānti/
Chinese (Mandarin)混乱的/hùnluàn de/
Japanese混乱した/konran shita/
Korean혼란스러운/honranseureoun/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪsˈɔːdəd/
  • American English: /dɪsˈɔːrdərd/

Historical Usage

The adjective disordered has been used since the 15th century, initially referring to social or political chaos and later expanding to medical and psychological contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In medical and psychological terms, disordered often implies a diagnosis or condition, whereas in common speech, it may simply denote messiness or lack of organization.

More Information

The term is widely used in both clinical and colloquial language, often carrying different connotations depending on context. It plays a crucial role in mental health discussions and organizational studies.

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