Chaos
(noun)
- Complete disorder and confusion.
- A state of utter confusion or disorder.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from greek khaos "vast chasm, void", also "the primeval void, the universe before creation".
Examples:
- The city was in chaos after the earthquake.
- The financial market was in chaos after the stock market crash.
- The situation at the airport was chaos with people running in all directions.
- The party descended into chaos when the police arrived.
- The protesters caused chaos in the city center as they marched.