chaos

[key-os] / ˈkeɪ ɒs /

NOUN

utter confusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anarchy disarray discord disorder lawlessness pandemonium tumult turmoil

STRONG

ataxia bedlam clutter disorganization entropy free-for-all misrule mix up mobocracy muddle snarl unruliness

WEAK

holy mess rat's nest topsy-turviness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement calm harmony order orderliness organization peace

STRONG

neatness tidiness

WEAK

normality quiet system

Example Sentences

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Shares of companies that benefited from travel chaos, including Hertz, fell Friday.

From Barron's

The travel chaos that has led to TSA workers missing paychecks and massive lines at airports may nearly be over.

From Barron's

Investors are weighing the news and whether the weeks of travel chaos might now clear up soon.

From Barron's

During World War I, the U.S. government enlisted the National Bureau of Standards to bring order to the chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal

Collier-Keywood's departure comes at a time of chaos and uncertainty for the professional game in Wales.

From BBC