Synonyms for

Shambles

Verb / ˈʃæmbʌlz / Another word for shambles — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a state of complete disorder and confusion; a mess

Synonyms & similar words

shambling shamble shuffle slaughterhouse shuffling scuffle abattoir butchery disarray chaos mess jumble clutter disorganization disorderliness tangle heap muddle turmoil confusion pandemonium mayhem bedlam riot anarchy havoc wreck ruin

Example sentences

  1. The kitchen was a shambles after the big dinner party.
  2. The toy room looked like a shambles after the kids finished playing.
  3. The project was a shambles because nobody communicated well.
  4. The store was a shambles after the Black Friday rush.
  5. The garden was a shambles because of the storm.

Quotes

  • 'The whole thing's a shambles,' he said.
  • 'It's a shambles,' he muttered.
  • 'This place is a shambles,' she said, looking around.

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