Disarrangement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˌdis-ə-ˈrānj/ dis·ar·range

Meaning & Definition of Disarrangement

Disarrangement (verb)

  1. to disturb the arrangement or order of

Disarrangement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state in which everything is out of order

    "the disarrangement of the files makes it almost impossible to find anything"

    similar: chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter
    related: anarchy, lawlessness, misrule, riot, knot, snarl, tangle, labyrinth, maze, web, maelstrom, storm, bollix, clutter, litter, mishmash, shuffle, hodgepodge, medley, miscellany, morass, motley
    opposite: order, orderliness
    near: method, pattern, plan, system

Related Entry: Disarrange (verb)

Disarrange is a different word from Disarrangement. The synonyms below are for disarrange, not for disarrangement.

  1. to undo the proper order or arrangement of

    "the wind had hopelessly disarranged my hair"

    similar: confuse, derange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorder, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset
    related: embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle, agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle, clutter
    opposite: arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy
    near: align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix, groom, make up, spruce (up), unscramble

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disarrangement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disarrangement:

chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disarrangement

Words with the opposite meaning of Disarrangement:

order, orderliness

Related Words for Disarrangement

anarchy, lawlessness, misrule, riot, knot, snarl, tangle, labyrinth, maze, web, maelstrom, storm, bollix, clutter, litter, mishmash, shuffle, hodgepodge, medley, miscellany, morass, motley

Near Antonyms of Disarrangement

method, pattern, plan, system

Word Forms of Disarrangement

Inflections: disarranged, disarranging, disarranges

Derived words: disarrangement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disarrangement

First known use: 1744

Frequently Asked Questions about Disarrangement

What does "Disarrangement" mean?

"Disarrangement" means to disturb the arrangement or order of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to disturb the arrangement or order of.

What is another word for "Disarrangement"?

Other words for "Disarrangement" include chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness and disorderliness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disarrangement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disarrangement"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disarrangement". Common alternatives include chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, disorganization and free-for-all.

What is the opposite of "Disarrangement"?

Antonyms of "Disarrangement" include order and orderliness. Near antonyms include method, pattern, plan and system.

How do you use "Disarrangement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disarrangement" in a sentence: "the disarrangement of the files makes it almost impossible to find anything".

Is "Disarrangement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disarrangement" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disarrangement"?

"Disarrangement" is pronounced /ˌdis-ə-ˈrānj/ and divided into syllables as dis·ar·range.

What is the origin of the word "Disarrangement"?

First known use: 1744.