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Plural
disarrays
1
a state of confusion and lack of order and organization
- If the manager doesn’t step in soon, the department will fall into disarray, making it impossible to meet deadlines.
- The new policy introduced by the government threw the entire healthcare system into disarray.
- The sudden change in plans left the entire team in disarray, unsure of how to proceed.
- The political situation in the country was in disarray, with various factions struggling for control.
- The project could be in disarray unless the leadership team takes swift action to reorganize the tasks.
2
a lack of tidiness in appearance
- The room was in disarray, with clothes strewn across the bed and books scattered on the floor.
- The wedding dress was in slight disarray after being hurriedly taken off, but it was still beautiful.
- The disarray of his appearance made it clear that he had just woken up and wasn’t ready for the meeting.
- The disarray of his appearance, with a crooked collar and mismatched socks, made it clear he hadn’t planned on leaving the house.
- With her shoes untied and blouse wrinkled, she appeared in disarray as she entered the classroom late.
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