disorder in English
- disorder⇄disorder, noun, verb.
- disorder⇄noun disorderer.
- disorder⇄noun 1. a lack of order; confusion.
Ex. The room was in disorder after the birthday party.
(SYN) jumble.
2. a public disturbance; tumult; riot; unruly conduct.
Ex. Mounted troops were called out to put an end to the disorder in - disorder⇄v.t. 1. to destroy the regular order or working of; throw into confusion.
Ex. A series of accidents disordered the shop.
(SYN) upset.
2. to cause sickness in.
Ex. Anxiety may disorder the heart or stomach.
disorder in Sindhi سنڌي
disorder
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (Noun) A state of confusion or lack of order.
- (Noun) A disruption of normal physical or mental health.
- (Verb) To disturb the order or arrangement of something.
Usage Examples
- The room was in complete disorder after the party.
- Anxiety can be classified as a mental disorder.
- The storm disordered the entire filing system.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English disordre, from Old French desordre, from Latin dis- meaning 'apart' and ordo meaning 'order.'
Synonyms
- Chaos
- Disarray
- Disturbance
- Turmoil
- Confusion
Antonyms
- Order
- Harmony
- Organization
- Structure
- Calm
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | désordre | /dezɔʁdʁ/ |
| Spanish | desorden | /desorˈðen/ |
| German | Unordnung | /ˈʊnˌɔʁdnʊŋ/ |
| Russian | беспорядок | /bʲɪspɐˈrʲadək/ |
| Hindi | अव्यवस्था | /avyavasthā/ |
| Tamil | கோலாறு | /kōlāṟu/ |
| Telugu | అసమర్థత | /asamarthata/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 混乱 | /hùnluàn/ |
| Japanese | 混乱 | /konran/ |
| Korean | 혼란 | /honran/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪsˈɔːdə/
- American English: /dɪsˈɔːrdər/
Historical Usage
First recorded in the 14th century, originally used to refer to political unrest and gradually expanded to include physical and mental disturbances.
Cultural Nuances
In psychological contexts, disorder often refers to diagnosed mental health conditions, while in social settings, it may denote chaos or lack of discipline.
More Information
Disorder as a term spans across various fields including medicine, psychology, and sociology. The term highlights both temporary disarray and chronic health conditions, making it versatile in academic and common usage.