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jumble

jumble

20 4.6
A confused mixture of things or ideas
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒʌmbəl/
translation icon : mezcolanza
  • The drawer was filled with a jumble of old papers and forgotten trinkets.
  • a chaotic jumble

So it is told as a jumble of sensations.

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Examples

  • The sun was so bright, his eyes were so tired, the jumble of buildings and traffic so confusing.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • I was overcome by a jumble of emotions.

  • Think what a jumble a tour book usually is...

  • -It's just a jumble of letters.

  • - All in all, it's a bit of a jumble.

  • Yeah, it's like a jumble of ideas rattling around in my brain.

  • Eventually, she located a jumble of fabrics in the space below the sink.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • "Looking down at the jumble of papers in the trunk, I shivered.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Ruby watches him go, and we can see on her face a confused jumble of mixed emotions.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • It was all a jumble of sensations.

Synonyms

mess
vsjumble
1.0

A situation in which things are untidy and confused

is broader, covering messy situations and problems as well as mixed items
blend
vsjumble
98 2.3

A mix of different things, like colors or spices

is less about disorder and more about combining elements smoothly or evenly
clutter
vsjumble
41 3.6

Things left around in an untidy way

focuses on scattered physical objects rather than a general confused mixture of ideas
hodgepodge
vsjumble
14 7.3

A messy mixture of different things thrown together

is the broad expression for that same kind of confused mixture
tangle
vsjumble
13 5.5

A confused situation that is hard to understand or solve

stresses mixed disorder but focuses less on knot-like complication and more on general mix
patchwork
vsjumble
11 6.3

A group of different ideas or parts joined together that do not fit well

uses the same mixing idea but emphasizes pieced-together construction rather than chaos
muddle
vsjumble
9 5.0

A confused, disorganized situation where things are not in order

emphasizes disorder as a state rather than a mixed pile of items
confusion
vsjumble
9 3.1

A mixing of different things so you cannot tell them apart

is about a disordered combination of items rather than the internal mental state
mishmash
vsjumble
7 6.4

A confused mix of different things

is the general idea of a confused or disordered mixture
welter
vsjumble
4 9.1

A large confusing mass of things and feelings

adds scale, focusing more on size and overwhelming quantity than small mixes
melange
vsjumble
1 8.2

A mixture of different things, often very varied and unexpected

is the wider term for an untidy mix of things or ideas
farrago
vsjumble
  • Formal
1 9.9

A confused mix of different things that do not fit together

is used for a varied mix that feels mismatched rather than orderly
hotch
vsjumble
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A messy mixture of different things

is a shorter form referring to the same confused or disorderly mix
miscellany
vsjumble
  • Literature
1 7.9

A group of different small things like papers or photos

covers mixed items but is less about disorder and more about variety
shambles
vsjumble
  • Informal
1 5.5

A place or situation that is very messy and out of order

covers mixed or disordered mixtures broadly rather than only total collapse
rag bag
vsjumble
  • UK
1 7.1

A messy mix of things that do not belong together

is the broader neutral term for any confused or disordered collection
mare's nest
vsjumble
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A confusing, chaotic situation with many mixed-up parts

is the general mixed state without the sense of mistaken complexity implied here
hotchpotch
vsjumble
  • UK
8.7

A messy mixture of different things that do not fit together

is the common label for an untidy and disordered assortment
pasticcio
vsjumble
  • Informal
9.9

A confused mixture of things that makes a mess

focuses on the same disorder but adds that it often causes errors
muddlement
vsjumble
7.9

A state of confusion where things are unclear or messy

highlights the same confusion but focuses on the state not the mixture
8.4

A large confusing mix of facts or details that is hard to understand

is the general concept applied specifically to information rather than physical items
shemozzle
vsjumble
  • Slang
9.9

A confused, messy situation when plans go wrong

stresses a stronger chaotic sense rather than a simple disordered mix
schemozzle
vsjumble
  • Slang
9.9

A confused, messy situation where plans go wrong

focuses on mixed items or ideas rather than an event of chaos
mingle-mangle
vsjumble
  • Archaic
9.9

A confused mix of different things like old toys and books

keeps the mixing idea but can emphasize a disorderly mixed collection more casually
6.7

A mix of different ideas that do not form a clear whole

relates to mixed elements but highlights incoherent combination rather than simple disorder
mad woman's custard
vsjumble
  • Archaic
9.9

A very messy, confused mix of things in one place

is the neutral term for confused mixtures without the jokey or playful tone

Antonyms

1.0

The arrangement of things in a neat sequence

152 3.0

How easy it is to understand what someone says or writes

Compounds

2.7

A sale where people buy used or donated things to raise money for charity

How Disordered

chaos
438 3.1
mess
1.0
muddle
9 5.0
jumble
20 4.6
mix-up
53 3.3
mixture
58 1.2

Surface Forms

jumble singular
jumbles plural

Etymology

Jumble as a noun names that mixed pile — think of a 'jumble sale' where many different things are thrown together. So a jumble is a confused or disordered mixture of things or ideas.