disorganization

[dis-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn]

noun

1. a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.

2. the absence of organization or orderly arrangement; disarrangement; disorder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorganization¹

1785–95; < French désorganisation, equivalent to désorganis ( er ) to disorganize + -ation -ation

Example Sentences

In the context of crime and social disorganization, the U.S. currently has much less violent crime per capita than it did during the 1990s and 1980s.

From Salon

Neeson’s Frank, like his father, is too caught up in disorganization and romance to do his job properly.

From Salon

It’s an “Odd Couple”-type scenario, where Barb, a recently retired accountant and control freak, joins the committee as a volunteer and is aghast at Kath’s touchy-feely vibes and disorganization.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel has at times argued that there was plenty of aid reaching Gaza, while insisting that disorganization by aid groups and diversions of shipments by Hamas were to blame for any bottlenecks.

From New York Times

This lack of support may be contributing to what appears to be his intermittent cognitive disorganization.

From Salon

Related Words

• foul-up 
• mix up