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disorderly-sent

|dis-or-der-ly-sent|

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/dɪsˈɔrdərli-sɛnt/

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/dɪsˈɔːdəli-sɛnt/

chaotic state

Etymology
Etymology Information

'disorderly-sent' originates from the combination of 'disorderly,' meaning 'lacking order,' and 'sent,' a past participle of 'send,' implying a state that has been caused or sent into disarray.

Historical Evolution

'disorderly' evolved from the Old French word 'desordene,' and 'sent' from the Old English 'sendan,' eventually forming the modern English compound 'disorderly-sent.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'disorderly' meant 'lacking order,' and 'sent' meant 'caused to go.' Together, they evolved to describe a state of chaos or confusion.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a state of disarray or confusion, often used to describe a situation or environment that is chaotic or lacking in order.

The room was left in a disorderly-sent state after the party.

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Last updated: 2025/07/08 11:25