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disordered

adjective
dis·​or·​dered | \ (ËŒ)dis-ˈȯr-dÉ™rd How to pronounce disordered (audio) , (ËŒ)diz-\

Definition of disordered

1 obsolete

a : morally reprehensible
b : unruly
2a : marked by disorder a disordered room
b : not functioning in a normal orderly healthy way a disordered mind

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Other Words from disordered

disorderedly adverb
disorderedness noun

Examples of disordered in a Sentence

The project was in a disordered state. The file was completely disordered.

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All of these are networks of nodes, where the connections between nodes are disordered. Quanta Magazine, "The Physics of Glass Opens a Window Into Biology," 11 June 2018 There are so many people with disordered eating who could be treated as outpatients, but to diagnose and treat [them], the person has to meet certain criteria. Washington Post, "Could social media’s ‘healthy food’ focus be contributing to a little-known eating disorder?," 24 July 2019 Lovato has been very open about her struggles with eating disorders and disordered eating habits. Cory Stieg, refinery29.com, "Demi Lovato Responds To A Commenter Who Suggested She "Discuss A Diet Plan"," 3 July 2019 Eukaryotes also have a higher percentage of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) than prokaryotes. Quanta Magazine, "How Viruses May Have Led to Complex Life," 24 Jan. 2017 Filling up on low-calorie foods, like cucumber, celery and lettuce, is a tactic common in people with disordered eating. Cynthia Sass, Health.com, "What Is the Cucumber Diet?," 21 June 2019 Having grown up in a disordered household, Jayne ran hers with a fastidious rigor. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "Hamish Bowles Remembers Jayne Wrightsman, Esteemed Arts Connoisseur and Legendary Hostess," 24 Apr. 2019 Of course, not every food routine is a sign of an eating disorder or disordered eating. Kimberly Truong, SELF, "8 Signs It’s Time to See a Therapist About Your Relationship With Food," 29 Jan. 2019 Dulling our senses with inexplicable horror and violence just might help a disordered nervous system become more amenable to the everyday crises of life. Brittney Mcnamara, Teen Vogue, "Horror Movies Help People Cope With Anxiety," 15 Oct. 2018

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First Known Use of disordered

1505, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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More Definitions for disordered

disordered

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of disordered

: in a confused or messy state : having a lack of order or organization
medical : not working in a normal, healthy way

disordered

adjective
dis·​or·​dered

Medical Definition of disordered

1 : not functioning in a normal orderly healthy way disordered bodily functions
2 : mentally unbalanced a disordered patient a disordered mind

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