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A state or situation that appears to be completely disorganised, but where some things are under control.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Examples
- We arrived home to a scene of controlled chaos, with painters, electricians, plumbers, and workmen of all shapes and colours all over the house.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Danish:
kontrolleret kaos
— controlled chaos
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Finnish:
hallittu kaaos
— controlled chaos
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Romanian:
haos controlat
— controlled chaos
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Russian:
управля́емый ха́ос
(upravljájemyj xáos)
— controlled chaos
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Tagalog:
supil na dimayaw
— controlled chaos
