disorganized

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adjective

dis·​or·​ga·​nized (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce disorganized (audio)
Synonyms of disorganizednext
: lacking coherence, system, or central guiding agency : not organized
disorganized work habits

disorganized

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past tense and past participle of disorganize

Examples of disorganized in a Sentence

Adjective The meeting was very disorganized.
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The second system being tracked by the NHC was a weak area of low pressure with disorganized cloudiness and showers located in the northeastern and north-central Gulf. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026 Flea markets are sometimes viewed as disorganized, cluttered, and full of junk. — Abbie Harrison, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 Overflowing, disorganized closets are an all too common problem, and so are ones that have undergone a big organization effort to no avail. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Too many items or mismatched pieces on open shelves and racks can make a room look disorganized and messy. — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disorganized

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of disorganized was in 1801

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