katzenjammer
/ˈkætsənˌdʒæmər/
NOUN
1. Jitters, discord, or confusion
A state of nervous uneasiness, disorder, confusion, or discord, sometimes involving a mixture of unpleasant or conflicting sounds.
1.1. Discordant and unpleasant noise
A confusing mixture of loud, harsh, or disagreeable sounds.
Synonyms
- cacophony
- din
- discord
- discordance
- dissonance
- racket
- babel
- hubbub
- clamor
- uproar
- tumult
- rattle
- jangle
- commotion
- hullabaloo
Antonyms
Examples
- The crowded marketplace produced a katzenjammer of shouting vendors and clattering carts.
- The orchestra's untuned instruments created a brief katzenjammer before the performance.
Related Words
- bedlam
- chaos
- confusion
- disarray
- disorder
- havoc
- pandemonium
- ruckus
- turmoil
1.2. Confusion and disorder
A state of commotion, turmoil, or confusion in which people or activities become disorganized.
Synonyms
- commotion
- confusion
- disorder
- turmoil
- tumult
- uproar
- chaos
- bedlam
- pandemonium
- havoc
Antonyms
Examples
- The sudden announcement caused a katzenjammer among the employees.
- After the unexpected decision, the meeting descended into katzenjammer.
Related Words
- disarray
- brouhaha
- bustle
- ruckus
- rumpus
- hullabaloo