disarray

Meanings

Verb

• To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
• To take off the dress of; to unrobe.

Noun

• Lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
• Confused attire; undress; dishabille.

Related

Opposite words

• array

Origin

• From Middle English disareyen ("to disarray"), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- + areer.