1
: lack of order
clothes in disorder
2
: breach of the peace or public order
troubled times marked by social disorders
3
: an abnormal physical or mental condition
a liver disorder
a personality disorder
Synonyms
Examples of disorder in a Sentence
Verb
be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser
Noun
The mayor is concerned that a rally could create public disorder.
problems of crime and social disorder
Millions of people suffer from some form of personality disorder.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 31 July 2024
When regular gym-goers don’t see these same results, body dysmorphia and disordered eating practices can worsen, according to Davis.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Poop with a fluffy texture can occur for several reasons, including digestive disorders, diet, stress, and infections.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
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Verb
In 2021, then 35-year-old Tendler checked into a Connecticut facility for anxiety, depression, and disordered eating.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 31 July 2024
When regular gym-goers don’t see these same results, body dysmorphia and disordered eating practices can worsen, according to Davis.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024
Noun
Your healthcare provider may recommend different supplement regimens for people with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders or medical conditions.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024
Poop with a fluffy texture can occur for several reasons, including digestive disorders, diet, stress, and infections.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorder. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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disorder
1 of 2 verb
dis·or·der
(ˈ)dis-ˈȯrd-ər 
1
: to disturb the order of
2
: to disturb the regular or normal functions of
disorder
2 of 2 noun1
: lack of order : a state or condition without order
clothes in disorder
2
: an abnormal physical or mental condition : ailment
Medical Definition
disorder
1 of 2 transitive verb
dis·or·der
(ˈ)dis-ˈȯrd-ər, (ˈ)diz-
disordered; disordering
-ˈȯrd-(ə-)riŋ
: to disturb the regular or normal functions of
disorder
2 of 2 noun
: an abnormal physical or mental condition : ailment
an intestinal disorder
a nervous disorder
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