disarray

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: confusionmental confusionconfusednessmuddinessdisorderlinessdisorder

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior“a confusion of impressions”Synonyms: confusionmental confusionconfusednessmuddiness
  2. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)Synonyms: disorderliness

Verb (1)

  1. bring disorder toSynonyms: disorder
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Disarray \Dis`ar*ray"\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]sarroi.]

1.Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion. [1913 Webster]

Disrank the troops, set all in disarray.— Daniel.[1913 Webster]

2.Confused attire; undress. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Disarray \Dis`ar*ray"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disarrayed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disarraying.] [Pref. dis- + array, v.: cf. OF. desarroyer, desarreier.]

1.To throw into disorder; to break the array of. [1913 Webster]

Who with fiery steeds Oft disarrayed the foes in battle ranged.— Fenton.[1913 Webster]

2.To take off the dress of; to unrobe. [1913 Webster]

So, as she bade, the witch they disarrayed.— Spenser.[1913 Webster]
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