jumble

[ˈdʒʌmbəl]

jumble Definition

• 1. a confused mixture or condition
• 2. to mix things together in a confused or disordered way

Using jumble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jumble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The room was filled with a jumble of furniture and boxes.

• Example

  She jumbled up the papers on her desk.

• Example

  The letters were all jumbled together.

• Example

  The instructions were jumbled and hard to follow.

jumble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jumble

• mix
• mingle
• shuffle
• disorder
• confuse

Antonyms for jumble

• order
• organize
• tidy

Idioms Using jumble

• all jumbled up

  in a state of confusion or disorder

  Example

  After the accident, my thoughts were all jumbled up and I couldn't think clearly.

• jumble of emotions

  a confused mixture of feelings or sentiments

  Example

  When she saw him again after so many years, she felt a jumble of emotions.

• jumble of words

  a confused mixture of words or phrases that are difficult to understand

  Example

  His speech was a jumble of words that made no sense.

Phrases with jumble

• jumble sale

  a sale of donated secondhand goods, typically held to raise money for a charity

  Example

  I found some great deals at the jumble sale.

• jumble up

  to mix things together in a confused or disordered way

  Example

  I accidentally jumbled up the order of the pages in my report.

• jumble of ideas

  a confused mixture of thoughts or concepts

  Example

  Her essay was a jumble of ideas that didn't make much sense.

Origins of jumble

from Middle English 'jumbelen', meaning 'to move turbulently'

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Summary: jumble in Brief

The term 'jumble' [ˈdʒʌmbəl] refers to a confused mixture or condition, as in 'The room was filled with a jumble of furniture and boxes.' It can also mean to mix things together in a confused or disordered way, as in 'She jumbled up the papers on her desk.' 'Jumble' extends into phrases like 'jumble sale,' and idioms like 'all jumbled up,' denoting confusion, and 'jumble of emotions,' implying mixed feelings.