disarray

[ dis-uh-rey ]

/ ˌdɪs əˈreɪ /

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verb (used with object)

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

to undress.

noun

disorder; confusion: The army retreated in disarray.

disorder of apparel.

Origin of disarray

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; see dis-¹, array

Words nearby disarray

disapprove, disarm, disarmament, disarming, disarrange, disarray, disarticulate, disarticulation, disassemble, disassembler, disassociate

Example sentences from the Web for disarray

While Maye confidently presides over the public trial, her private life has fallen into disarray.

Ian McEwan's New Novel Keeps Life at Arm's Length |Nick Romeo |September 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
As the world order falls into disarray, the U.S. must confront the fact that no other truly great power shares our values.

Is Democracy Doomed Abroad? |James Poulos |August 31, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Antisubmarine warfare (ASW) has not stagnated, but it shows signs of disarray.

Tomorrow’s Stealthy Subs Could Sink America’s Navy |Bill Sweetman |May 12, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Nor will Hillary repeat the tactical blunders, disarray and mismanagement of her previous presidential effort.

Yes, Pundits, Hillary Has the 2016 Nomination in the Bag |Robert Shrum |February 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Well, here we are again—the Democrats are ‘in disarray,’ flailing on Obamacare.

The Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Obamacare and Take Charge |Michael Tomasky |November 14, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
When all was ready the mother carried the bride to that chamber where she should lie, to disarray her for the night.

French Mediaeval Romances from the Lays of Marie de France |Marie de France
Beyond this disarray stood the easel, still holding the mother's portrait.

Ewing\'s Lady |Harry Leon Wilson
Lyman, his handkerchief to his lips, his smart cravat in disarray, caught up his hat and coat.

The Octopus |Frank Norris
The very chairs looked, in their disarray, as if they were terrified and had run in all directions.

Original Short Stories, Volume 12 (of 13) |Guy de Maupassant
Besides this disaduantage of disarray, the shot of the Normans, did continually beate vpon the English with a grieuous execution.

The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First |John Hayward

British Dictionary definitions for disarray

disarray

/ (ˌdɪsəˈreɪ) /

noun

confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline

(esp of clothing) disorderliness; untidiness

verb (tr)

to throw into confusion

archaic to undress

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