B2nounhealthpsychology
US/dɪˈsɔːr.dər/
UK/dɪˈsɔː.də/
an illness of the mind or body; also a state of untidiness or lack of order
In context
Anxiety disorders are more common among teenagers than many people think.
Lack of sleep can cause eating disorders and weight problems.
After the party, the living room was in complete disorder.
Words that go with disorder
adjective + noun
- mental disorderPeople with a mental disorder deserve support, not jokes.
noun + noun
- eating disorderShe talked openly about her eating disorder on social media.
- sleep disorderSnoring loudly can be a sign of a sleep disorder.
verb + preposition
- suffer from a disorderMillions of people suffer from a disorder of some kind.
noun + preposition
- in disorderThe army retreated in disorder.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has a disorder about sleeping.Correct: He has a sleep disorder.