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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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 During inflammation, such as wound-healing and scar formation, fibroblasts lay down relatively disorganized structures. Alison Escalante, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Social phobia may also be a sign a child may be struggling with a disorganized attachment style. Samantha Mann, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025 This disorganized, bottom-up boom has increased Pakistan’s power supply by 50 percent. Noah Gordon, Vox, 1 Dec. 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 2 Apr. 2025.

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