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disordered areas

[dɪsˈɔrdərd ˈɛriəz]
nounpl: disordered areas
áreas desordenadas
1. Regions or spaces characterized by lack of organization, chaos, or disruption
The disordered areas of the city were in need of urban renewal.
As áreas desordenadas da cidade precisavam de renovação urbana.
2. In medical/psychological contexts, regions affected by dysfunction or illness
Brain imaging revealed disordered areas associated with the disease.
A neuroimagem revelou áreas desordenadas associadas à doença.
3. Spaces lacking proper arrangement or systematic organization
The disordered areas of the warehouse made inventory management difficult.
As áreas desordenadas do armazém dificultavam a gestão do inventário.
NYC Slang
messy spots / chaotic zones
Synonyms
chaotic areasdisorganized regionsunkempt spacesmessy zonesareas of disorder
Antonyms
organized areasorderly regionswell-arranged spacesneat zones

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas desordenadas
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
áreas bagunçadas
More colloquial variant using 'bagunçadas'
São Paulo
áreas desorganizadas
Formal usage in business and urban planning contexts
Portugal
áreas desorganizadas
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in disarray
out of order
all over the place
a mess
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