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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How rude and inconsiderate can people be and even worse how disorganized at Aldi’s. Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024 Another nightmarish situation for any CIO: A huge corporate investment in generative AI and data that is so disorganized that it cannot be used. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Yes, the Niners were so disorganized that they were called for a 12-man penalty, which wiped out an end-zone interception. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024 Southwestern Atlantic: An area of low pressure is near the northern Bahamas, bringing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disorganized 

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Dec. 2024.

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