disorder
A problem in the body or mind that stops it from working normally, often described by doctors or mental health experts.
A physical or mental condition in which part of the body or mind does not work in a normal or healthy way, often recognized and described by medical or psychological professionals.
A situation where things are messy, not organized, or confused.
A state in which things are not orderly, tidy, or well organized, causing confusion or lack of control.
A time when many people act violently or wildly in public and break the rules of normal life.
A situation in which crowds of people behave violently or uncontrollably in public, breaking laws and disturbing normal social order.
To make something no longer ordered or working normally; to disturb or mess it up.
To disturb or upset the normal order, arrangement, or functioning of something, making it confused, unstable, or not properly organized.
- Base: disorder
- Plural: disorder, disorders
- Base: disorder
- 3rd Person Singular: disorders
- Present Participle: disordering
- Past: disordered
anxiety disorder
1disorder with extreme anxiety
A mental problem where a person feels very strong worry or fear that does not match the real situation and makes life difficult.
- He was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder after months of constant worry.
- Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problems.
bipolar disorder
1disorder with extreme mood swings
A mental health problem where a person’s mood changes between very high energy and very low sadness in strong, repeated cycles.
- Her brother lives with bipolar disorder and takes medication every day.
- The film explores what it is like to have bipolar disorder.
civil disorder
1public unrest or riots by citizens
Violent or uncontrolled actions by groups of people in a city or country, often against the government or police.
- The curfew was introduced after two nights of civil disorder.
- Insurance companies refused to cover damage caused by civil disorder.
eating disorder
1medical condition with disordered eating
A serious problem where a person eats in a very unhealthy way or has extreme fear of gaining weight, such as anorexia or bulimia.
- She was treated for an eating disorder when she was a teenager.
- Social media can sometimes make eating disorders worse.
in disorder
1in a messy or confused state
In a condition where things are not tidy, organized, or under control.
- The office was in disorder after the hurried move.
- Her notes were in disorder, so she struggled during the presentation.
mental disorder
1medical condition of the mind
A medical problem in the mind that changes how a person thinks, feels, or behaves, such as depression or schizophrenia.
- Depression is one of the most common types of mental disorder.
- Many people with a mental disorder do not receive any treatment.
order and disorder
1contrast between organized and chaotic states
A pair of ideas used to talk about the difference between things being organized and controlled and things being confused and out of control.
- The book explores the balance between order and disorder in nature.
- Modern cities are built on a constant struggle between order and disorder.
personality disorder
1long-term problematic personality pattern
A long-lasting mental problem where the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves causes many serious problems in their life and relationships.
- He was diagnosed with a personality disorder in his late twenties.
- People with personality disorders often need long-term therapy.
public disorder
1violent disturbance in public places
Dangerous or violent behavior by groups of people in public, which stops normal life from continuing safely.
- Extra police were sent to prevent public disorder after the verdict.
- The law gives courts new powers to deal with public disorder.
sleep disorder
1medical condition affecting sleep
A problem that makes it hard for a person to sleep normally, for example waking up many times or not being able to fall asleep.
- Shift workers often suffer from sleep disorders.
- He went to a clinic to check if he had a sleep disorder.