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Meaning of controlled chaos | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A state or situation that appears to be completely disorganised, but where some things are under control.

uncountable

Equivalents

Română haos controlat
Русский управля́емый ха́ос

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

controlled drug controlled explosion controlled flight into terrain controlled opposition controlled substance controlled variable time

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