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chaotic

[/keɪˈɒtɪk/]
adjective
caótico
1. in a state of complete disorder and confusion
The classroom was chaotic after the students heard about the cancelled exam.
A sala de aula estava caótica depois que os alunos souberam sobre a prova cancelada.
2. relating to or produced by chaos
The chaotic weather patterns made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
Os padrões climáticos caóticos tornaram difícil planejar o evento ao ar livre.
3. lacking any form of order or organization
His desk was chaotic, with papers scattered everywhere.
Sua mesa estava caótica, com papéis espalhados por toda parte.
NYC Slang
wild, hectic, a hot mess
Synonyms
disorderlyconfusedturbulentanarchictumultuousbedlam
Antonyms
organizedorderlystructuredsystematiccalmpeaceful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caótico
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caótico
standard usage; may colloquially say 'bagunçado'
São Paulo
caótico
standard usage; formal context preferred
Portugal
caótico
standard usage; identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

all hell broke loose (situação caótica, tudo desabou)
organized chaos (caos organizado)
turn upside down (virar tudo de cabeça para baixo)
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