Meaning of disarray in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/

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  1. Verb

    disarray

    Definitions

    1. bring disorder to

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  2. Noun

    disarray

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French dissairay

    Definitions

    1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

    Examples

    • « a confusion of impressions »

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  3. 2. untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)

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  • « The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold. It is a fact that we are suffering from nihilism. »
    Albert Camus

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