1
: lack of order
clothes in disorder
2
: breach of the peace or public order
troubled times marked by social disorders
3
: an abnormal physical or mental condition
a liver disorder
a personality disorder
Examples of disorder in a Sentence
Verb
be careful not to disorder the carefully arranged contents of the dresser
Noun
The mayor is concerned that a rally could create public disorder.
problems of crime and social disorder
Millions of people suffer from some form of personality disorder.
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Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 24 July 2025
Individuals living with or who have a history of eating disorders or disordered eating
People on dialysis who are monitoring their phosphorus, potassium, and protein intake
Individuals with severe allergies to soy, gluten, or tree nuts
Young children and teens
Vegetarian and vegan diets omit meat.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
At the time, Sophie was just one of 30 people to ever be confirmed with this genetic disorder.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025
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Verb
The Full House alum, 49, opened up about her ongoing struggle with her body image and disordered eating to her guest, author Lisa Whittle, on the July 22 episode of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 24 July 2025
Individuals living with or who have a history of eating disorders or disordered eating
People on dialysis who are monitoring their phosphorus, potassium, and protein intake
Individuals with severe allergies to soy, gluten, or tree nuts
Young children and teens
Vegetarian and vegan diets omit meat.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 July 2025
Noun
Four conditions qualify: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
At the time, Sophie was just one of 30 people to ever be confirmed with this genetic disorder.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 July 2025
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“Disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorder. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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disorder
1 of 2 verb
dis·or·der
(ˈ)dis-ˈȯrd-ər 
1
: to disturb the order of
2
: to disturb the regular or normal functions of
disorder
2 of 2 noun1
: lack of order : a state or condition without order
clothes in disorder
2
: an abnormal physical or mental condition : ailment
Medical Definition
disorder
1 of 2 transitive verb
dis·or·der
(ˈ)dis-ˈȯrd-ər, (ˈ)diz-
disordered; disordering
-ˈȯrd-(ə-)riŋ
: to disturb the regular or normal functions of
disorder
2 of 2 noun
: an abnormal physical or mental condition : ailment
an intestinal disorder
a nervous disorder
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