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Disarranged Meaning in English

word · lemma: disarrange

ˌdɪs.əˈreɪndʒd
dis-uh-RAYNJD
dˌɪsɐɹˈeɪndʒd
dis-uh-RAYNJD

Definition

When something is out of order, messy, or not arranged neatly; usually refers to things being mixed up or scattered.

Usage & Nuances

More formal than 'messy'; often used for objects, rooms, or appearances. Common collocations: 'disarranged hair', 'disarranged room'. Rare in everyday speech; 'messy' or 'untidy' are more frequent. Not used for emotional states.

Example Sentences

The books on the table are disarranged.

basic

His hair looked disarranged after sleeping.

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The classroom was disarranged after the party.

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Sorry about the disarranged couch—my kids were playing here earlier.

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My notes got disarranged in my bag, so I can't find the right page.

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The files were so disarranged, it took hours to sort them.

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