chaotic

[ key-ot-ik ]

adjective

1. completely confused or disordered:

   a chaotic mass of books and papers.

   Antonyms: systematic, orderly

Other Words From

• cha·oti·cal·ly adverb
• noncha·otic adjective
• noncha·oti·cal·ly adverb
• semi·cha·otic adjective
• semi·cha·oti·cal·ly adverb
• uncha·otic adjective
• uncha·oti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of chaotic¹

First recorded in 1705–15; chao(s) + -tic

Example Sentences

It has also been angered by the chaotic transition to a new social health insurance scheme, with the government owing millions of dollars to faith-based hospitals.

From BBC

They made three trips to a chaotic mortuary.

From BBC

Trump campaigned in large part on the idea that cities have become chaotic and unruly and that he could impose more order by cracking down on homeless encampments and open drug use.

From Los Angeles Times

The usual sober pageantry with which prior artists told the grim story is replaced by a brilliant choreography of chaotic harmonies.

From Los Angeles Times

It never once succumbed to late 30s comfort or malaise, and instead delivered a chaotic charge of restlessness and structural invention.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• anarchic
• disorganized
• helter-skelter
• lawless
• tumultuous
• turbulent