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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Prepare to bid that unorganized pile of shoes goodbye! Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 Virginia Baptists joined the fight in droves. Baptists, Catholics and Jews were not put off by any of the Revolution’s radical deists: a mostly unorganized group of religious thinkers who believed in God and reason, but not revelation or miracles. Adam Jortner, The Conversation, 18 Oct. 2024 However, working in an unhealthy and unorganized environment could have severe physical and mental consequences. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 An Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter plane investigated the system Sunday afternoon, still unorganized and not yet reaping the benefits of those warm water fuels. Elisa Raffa, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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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