disorganized

adjective

dis·​or·​ga·​nized (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce disorganized (audio)
Synonyms of disorganizednext
: 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 new system near Bermuda is a trough of low pressure with disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 In fact, OpenEvidence scored lower on clarity than general models, with reviewers noting disorganized responses and incomplete clinical content. — Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Road transportation oversight in Peru is weak, and emergency assistance is slow and disorganized, according to experts who believe the solution lies in legal reform. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 The disorganized, lopsided tropical storm was centered south of the Louisiana coast early Thursday with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 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

Rhymes for disorganized

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