chaotic

noun

(roleplaying games) A character having a chaotic alignment.

adjective

Filled with chaos.

Extremely disorganized or in disarray.

(mathematics) Highly sensitive to starting conditions, so that a small change to them may yield a very different outcome.

(roleplaying games) Aligned against following or upholding laws and principles.

Roots

khaoschao- · Greek · abyss, void

Synonyms for chaotic

disorderlyadj disorganizedadj unmethodicaladj disorderedadj tumultuousadj anarchicadj jumbledadj orderlessadj haphazardadj hecticadj turbulentadj unsystematicadj unorganizedadj riotousadj

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