English dictionary
disorder
nounPronunciation
dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a disturbance of the peace or of public order
noun
- a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
noun
- a condition in which things are not in their expected places
verb
- bring disorder to
verb
- disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Example sentences
the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder
everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time
the files are in complete disorder
She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill