disarray Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
    confusion; confusedness; mental confusion; muddiness.
    • a confusion of impressions
  2. noun untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
    disorderliness.
  3. verb bring disorder to
    disorder.

WordNet

Dis`ar*ray" transitive verb
Etymology
Pref. dis- + array, v.: cf. OF. desarroyer, desarreier.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Disarrayed ; present participle & verbal noun Disarraying
Definitions
  1. To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
    Who with fiery steeds Oft disarrayed the foes in battle ranged. Fenton.
  2. To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
    So, as she bade, the witch they disarrayed. Spenser.
Dis`ar*ray" noun
Etymology
Cf. F. désarroi.
Definitions
  1. Want of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
    Disrank the troops, set all in disarray. Daniel.
  2. Confused attire; undress. Spenser.

Webster 1913