Dishevelment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /di-ˈshev-əl/ di·shev·el

Meaning & Definition of Dishevelment

Dishevelment (verb)

  1. to throw into disorder or disarray

Dishevelment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state in which everything is out of order

    "given the degree of dishevelment in your workstation, it's a miracle that you can ever find anything"

    similar: chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, 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: Dishevel (verb)

Dishevel is a different word from Dishevelment. The synonyms below are for dishevel, not for dishevelment.

  1. to undo the proper order or arrangement of

    "decorations for the garden wedding that had been disheveled by the wind"

    similar: confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, 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 Dishevelment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dishevelment:

chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, 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 Dishevelment

Words with the opposite meaning of Dishevelment:

order, orderliness

Related Words for Dishevelment

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 Dishevelment

method, pattern, plan, system

Word Forms of Dishevelment

Inflections: disheveled, dishevelled, disheveling, dishevelling

Derived words: dishevelment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dishevelment

back-formation from disheveled

First known use: 1598

Frequently Asked Questions about Dishevelment

What does "Dishevelment" mean?

"Dishevelment" means to throw into disorder or disarray. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to throw into disorder or disarray.

What is another word for "Dishevelment"?

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

What are different ways to say "Dishevelment"?

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

What is the opposite of "Dishevelment"?

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

How do you use "Dishevelment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dishevelment" in a sentence: "given the degree of dishevelment in your workstation, it's a miracle that you can ever find anything".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Dishevelment"?

"Dishevelment" is pronounced /di-ˈshev-əl/ and divided into syllables as di·shev·el.

What is the origin of the word "Dishevelment"?

"Dishevelment" comes from back-formation from disheveled. First known use: 1598.