disarray

 
Pronunciation: /dɪsəˈreɪ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a state of disorganization or untidiness: her grey hair was in disarray his plans have been thrown into disarray

verb

[with object]
  • 1throw into a state of disorganization or untidiness: the inspection disarrayed the usual schedule
  • 2 literary undress (someone): attendant damsels to help to disarray her

Origin:

late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French dissairay