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messiness vs disarray

disarray vs messiness

messiness and disarray both are nouns.

messiness is not a verb while disarray is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
messiness Yes No No No
disarray Yes No Yes No
As nouns, disarray is a hyponym of messiness; that is, disarray is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than messiness:
  • messiness: the trait of being untidy and messy
  • disarray: untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
Other hyponyms of messiness include disorderliness.
messiness (noun) disarray (noun)
the trait of being untidy and messy untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
a state of confusion and disorderliness a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
messiness (verb) disarray (verb)
bring disorder to
Difference between messiness and disarray

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