What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
derange
Example
The traumatic event completely deranged his mental state. [deranged: verb]
Example
The power outage deranged the entire computer system. [deranging: gerund or present participle]
disarrange
Example
The kids disarranged the living room while playing. [disarranged: verb]
Example
Her messy hair and wrinkled clothes made her look disarranged. [disarranged: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disarrange is more commonly used than derange in everyday language, especially in informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between derange and disarrange?
Derange is generally more formal and academic in tone, while disarrange is more colloquial and informal, making it suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
