
Mayhem
Negative Connotation
Mayhem implies something bad and undesirable has happened, leading to disarray.

After the concert, fans left behind a mayhem of litter and debris.
Metaphorical Use
People sometimes use 'mayhem' to describe situations that are very disorganized, not just chaotic.

With three toddlers, bedtime is pure mayhem.
Not Always Physical
'Mayhem' can describe emotional or virtual chaos, not just physical confusion.

Social media was mayhem during the celebrity scandal.
Compare with
AnarchyBedlamChaosConfusionDisarrayDisorderHavocPandemoniumTumultTurmoil
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