B2nounsocietyemotions
US/ˈkeɪ.ɑːs/
UK/ˈkeɪ.ɒs/
a situation with no order, where everything is confused
In context
The snowstorm caused chaos on the roads this morning.
Their kitchen was total chaos after the party.
The news created chaos in the financial markets.
Words that go with chaos
verb + noun
- cause chaosStrikes caused chaos at the airport.
- create chaosA power cut created chaos in the office.
adjective + noun
- total chaosThe room was in total chaos.
- utter chaosThere was utter chaos after the announcement.
verb + preposition
- descend into chaosThe meeting descended into chaos.
- lead to chaosPoor planning will lead to chaos on the day.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a chaosCorrect: chaos