chaotic state; turmoil; disarray
Describes a situation of confusion, disorder, or lack of direction, often in political, economic, or organizational contexts.
The political situation has fallen into a state of chaos.
The economic turmoil continues.
混乱 is a more general and common word for confusion or disorder, while 混迷状態 specifically emphasizes a prolonged, directionless, and chaotic state.
Compound of 混迷 (confusion, bewilderment) and 状態 (state, condition).