disorder

noun

UK/dɪˈsɔː.dəʳ/
US/-ˈsɔːr.dɚ/

Definitions of disorder noun

state

  1. C2Uncountable

    a state of being untidy or lacking in organization

    • The entire office was in complete disarray.

    • The company's filing system is in such disorder that it's difficult to find anything.

    • He left his papers in a state of disorder, making the whole desk messy.

health

  1. C1CountableUncountable

    an illness of the mind or body

    • She is undergoing treatment for her sleep disorder.

    • He has been seeking help since being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

    • It’s a disorder that affects the digestive system.

conflict

  1. C1Uncountable

    an angry, possibly violent, public expression of dissatisfaction, especially about a political matter

    • The police were prepared for any public disorder that might occur.

    • The country has been plagued by long periods of political disorder.

    • During the demonstration, many were arrested for causing public disorder.