noun
- complete disorder and confusion
- the formless matter supposed to have existed before the creation of the universe
Usage: mythology; cosmology
Examples
- The classroom was in complete chaos after the teacher left.
- Traffic chaos resulted from the unexpected snowstorm.
- The company fell into chaos after the CEO resigned suddenly.
- Emergency responders worked to restore order from the chaos.
- The protest descended into chaos when police arrived.
- According to Greek mythology, the world emerged from primordial chaos.