disarray Synonyms & Antonyms
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Disarray as a Verb
To throw into disorder; to break the array of.
To take off the dress of; to unrobe.
Disarray as a Noun
A lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
Confused attire; undress; dishabille.
Lack of array or regular order; disorder; confusion.
Disarray in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
disarray (third-person singular simple present disarrays, present participle disarraying, simple past and past participle disarrayed)
disarray (countable and uncountable, plural disarrays)
Words That Rhyme With Disarray
Origin of Disarray
From Middle English disareyen (“to disarray”), from Middle French desarroyer, from Old French desareer, from des- (“dis-”) + areer (“to array”).
Disarray: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪsəˈɹeɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Meaning | To throw into disorder; to break the array of |
| Plural | disarrays |
| Verb forms | disarrays, disarraying, disarrayed |
How to Pronounce Disarray
You say disarray as //dɪsəˈɹeɪ//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Disarray
Is disarray a verb or a noun?
Disarray is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of disarray?
The plural of disarray is disarrays.
What is the past tense of disarray?
The past tense of disarray is disarrayed. The present participle is disarraying.