disorganized

adjective

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

Examples of disorganized in a Sentence

The meeting was very disorganized.
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The doc chronicles the events and tactics that transformed live performance from disorganized, low-fi events to international tours, arenas, and, eventually, into a global empire — and at 86 years old, Delsener is still at it, and remains a familiar presence at New York concerts. Jem Aswad, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025 The Bay Area’s NWSL side could be playing in a distracted and disorganized fashion, what with the active investigation into Montoya and the coaching staff that is hanging over their heads. Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025 Children with a disorganized attachment type exhibit several behaviors that suggest feelings of confusion or fear toward their caregiver. Samantha Mann, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025 In the Ford administration, a very disorganized speechwriting operation led to one unruly Oval Office situation. Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disorganized

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disorganized was in 1801

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“Disorganized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorganized. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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