disorder
word
/dɪˈsɔɹdɝ/
dis-OR-dur
/dɪsˈɔːdɐ/
dis-AW-duh
Definition
A disorder is a condition in the body or mind that does not work normally, or a situation where things are not organized and controlled.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical or psychological contexts: 'sleep disorder', 'eating disorder', 'anxiety disorder'. In everyday use, it can also mean general mess or lack of order, but this sense is more formal than simple words like 'mess' or 'chaos'.
Spanish: trastorno - desordenPortuguese (BR): transtorno - desordemPortuguese (PT): perturbação - desordemChinese (Simplified): 紊乱 - 疾病 - 混乱Chinese (Traditional): 紊亂 - 疾病 - 混亂Hindi: विकार - अव्यवस्थाArabic: اضطراب - فوضىBengali: বিকার - বিশৃঙ্খলাRussian: расстройство - беспорядокJapanese: 障害（しょうがい） - 混乱（こんらん）Vietnamese: rối loạn - lộn xộnKorean: 장애 - 무질서Turkish: bozukluk - düzensizlikUrdu: بیماری - بدنظمیIndonesian: gangguan - kekacauan
Example Sentences
The doctor said he has a sleep disorder.
basic
The papers were in complete disorder.
basic
This disorder can affect children and adults.
basic
After the move, the whole apartment was in disorder for days.
natural
She was finally diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
natural
Without clear rules, the meeting quickly fell into disorder.
natural