disordered

American  

[dis-awr-derd] / dɪsˈɔr dərd /

adjective

1. lacking organization or in confusion; disarranged.

   Synonyms:

   haphazard, confused

2. having or affected with a physical or mental disorder.

   a disordered liver.

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Other Word Forms

• disorderedly adverb
• disorderedness noun
• predisordered adjective
• undisordered adjective

Etymology

Origin of disordered

First recorded in 1540–50; disorder + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"This study provides an atomistic-level explanation of how disordered proteins assemble into highly ordered, high-performance structures," Lorenz said.

From Science Daily

Over time, systems tend to become more disordered, something most people recognize from daily life.

From Science Daily

Once the melting temperature is reached, an orderly solid structure quickly turns into a disordered liquid.

From Science Daily

For many years, scientists believed foams behaved much like glass, with their tiny components locked into disordered but essentially fixed positions.

From Science Daily

The bad news is that since “disordered states are far more probable, you have to work for your well-being and happiness.”

From The Wall Street Journal