disarray
11disarray — n. 1) total disarray 2) in disarray (to break up in total disarray) * * * [ˌdɪsə reɪ] total disarray in disarray (to break up in total disarray) …
12disarray — noun (U) formal the state of being completely confused or untidy: in disarray: Troops retreated in disarray under heavy gunfire. | Manuscripts lay in wild disarray on the side table. | throw sth into disarray/fall into disarray: Gray s plans have …
13disarray — dis|ar|ray [ˌdısəˈreı] n [U] formal the state of being untidy or not organized in disarray ▪ This left the Liberal Party in total disarray . throw sth into disarray/fall into disarray ▪ The delay threw the entire timetable into disarray …
14disarray — {{11}}disarray (n.) early 15c., disorder, confusion; see DISARRAY (Cf. disarray) (v.). {{12}}disarray (v.) late 14c.; see DIS (Cf. dis ) lack of + ARRAY (Cf. array). Perhaps formed on the analogy of O.Fr. desareer …
15disarray — I. noun Date: 15th century 1. a lack of order or sequence ; confusion, disorder < the room was in disarray > 2. disorderly dress ; dishabille II. transitive verb Etymology: Middle E …
16disarray — /dis euh ray /, v.t. 1. to put out of array or order; throw into disorder. 2. to undress. n. 3. disorder; confusion: The army retreated in disarray. 4. disorder of apparel. [1350 1400; (n.) late ME; ME disrai, d(e)rai < AF dissairay, OF desaroi;… …
17disarray — noun the room was in disarray Syn: disorder, confusion, chaos, untidiness, disorganization, dishevelment, mess, muddle, clutter, jumble, tangle, shambles See note at jumble Ant: tidiness …
18disarray — UK [ˌdɪsəˈreɪ] / US noun [uncountable] 1) a situation in which people are very confused or things are not organized, especially because something unexpected has happened The committee was in complete disarray. 2) a situation in which clothes or… …
19disarray — [ˌdɪsəˈreɪ] noun [U] a situation in which people are very confused or things are not organized The committee was in complete disarray.[/ex] …
20disarray — 1. verb /dɪsəɹeɪ/ a) To throw into disorder; to break the array of. b) To take off the dress of; to unrobe. Ant: array 2. noun /dɪsəɹeɪ/ a) Want o …
