disorder
Meaning
A disorder is a state of confusion or a disruption in normal functioning, often referring to a medical condition that affects mental or physical health.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "disorder" with "disarray," which refers more to physical untidiness rather than a state of confusion or illness.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Lately
Maria
has
been
waking
up
several
times
during
the
night
and
feeling
tired
during
the
day
.
She
went
to
see
a
doctor
because
she
suspected
a
sleep
disorder
that
made
it
hard
to
concentrate
at
work
.
The
doctor
asked
about
her
daily
routine
,
mood
and
caffeine
use
,
and
suggested
keeping
a
sleep
diary
for
two
weeks
.
After
following
the
advice
,
Maria
noticed
small
improvements
and
felt
more
confident
about
asking
for
further
tests
if
the
problem
continued
.
Common Phrases
mental disorder
sleep disorder
eating disorder
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