You're looking for words that mean a state of disorder or confusion. Here are several synonyms for "disarray," categorized by nuance:
General Disorder:
- Chaos
- Confusion
- Mess
- Untidiness
- Clutter
- Jumble
- Muddle
- Disorderliness
- Shambles
- Uproar
- Turmoil
- Pandemonium
Lack of Organization:
- Disorganization
- Derangement
- Unsystematicness
- Haphazardness
State of Being Disordered:
- Messiness
- Untidiness
- Slovenliness (implies neglect of neatness)
More Intense or Severe Disorder:
- Anarchy (implies a lack of control or government)
- Havoc (implies widespread destruction and disorder)
- Bedlam (implies noisy confusion and chaos)
Temporary or Minor Disorder:
- Ruffle
- Disarrangement
- Unkemptness (specifically for appearance)
The best synonym to use will depend on the specific context and the degree of disorder you want

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