Disarray/ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Mess Refers to actual items scattered or in disorder, not just abstract concepts. His desk was in disarray, with papers and books everywhere. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact Can imply a feeling of being overwhelmed due to the mess or disorder. The destroyed village lay in disarray, leaving the survivors distraught. Pro Tip 3/3Aftermath Often used to describe the state of things after an event has caused chaos. Post-festival, the park was left in disarray with litter strewn about.