disarray

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
noun untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
verb bring disorder to

From Middle English disareyen (“to disarray”), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- (“dis-”) + areer (“to array”).

Abruptly he paused, embarrassed by his own mental disarray. — The Samurai Strategy, Thomas Hoover
"Hello!" he said, at the sight of his facial disarray. — Tales of Space and Time, H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
It is a rich confusion of social self-congratulation and bodily disarray. — The wisdom of Father Brown, G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton

confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness

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