unorganized

adjective

un·​or·​ga·​nized ˌən-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce unorganized (audio)
1
: not organized: such as
a
: not brought into a coherent or well-ordered whole
b
: not belonging to a labor union
2
: not having the characteristics of a living organism

Examples of unorganized in a Sentence

These industries usually employ unorganized workers.
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But everything about this first half offensively — save for one TD pass to Sutton — has felt unorganized and ineffective and chaotic. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025 The smaller but more united Armenia eventually triumphed over the politically unorganized Azerbaijan in 1994. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2025 Bathrooms that appear messy or unorganized often have products in them that don't belong in a bathroom. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 June 2025 Digital clutter— unread emails, countless open tabs, and thousands of unorganized photos—can feel like a burden and actually hinder your productivity and focus. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unorganized

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unorganized was in 1653

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“Unorganized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unorganized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

unorganized

adjective
un·​or·​ga·​nized ˌən-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce unorganized (audio)
ˈən-
: not organized: as
a
: not formed or brought into an ordered whole
b
: not organized into unions
unorganized labor

Medical Definition

unorganized

adjective
un·​or·​ga·​nized
variants also British unorganised
: not organized : lacking order or coherence
unorganized delusions

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