Synonyms

chaotic

American

[key-ot-ik] / keɪˈɒt ɪk /

adjective

completely confused or disordered.

a chaotic mass of books and papers.

Antonyms:

systematic, orderly

Other Word Forms

chaotically adverb
nonchaotic adjective
nonchaotically adverb
semichaotic adjective
semichaotically adverb
unchaotic adjective
unchaotically adverb

Etymology

Origin of chaotic

First recorded in 1705–15; chao(s) + -tic

Example Sentences

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Hit with 14 absences after a chaotic lead-up to Wednesday's match, under-fire Spurs manager Frank only had 11 experienced outfield players at his disposal in Germany.

From Barron's

Yet Chelsea recruited too many players during the first season under new ownership, which created a chaotic dressing room environment that Potter could not manage.

From BBC

Morocco had talked up the tournament as a test event for 2030 but it ended in chaotic scenes in the capital city Rabat.

From BBC

“And when you’re in a chaotic state, and you’re dealing with so much loss, it’s very hard to subject yourself to more risk.”

From Los Angeles Times

He quietly absorbed it all, getting used to this new, more chaotic reality, and tried to figure out his place inside it, for however long it lasted.

From Literature

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