disorganization
[dis-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuh n]
- a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- the absence of organization or orderly arrangement; disarrangement; disorder.
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Origin of disorganization
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mix-up, foul-up, incoherence, confusion, dissolution, disarray, chaos, disunion, disruption, derangement, disorder, anarchy, disjointedness, screw-upExamples from the Web for disorganization
Contemporary Examples
I am scared that, like me, they will arrive and see a frenzy of disorganization, fear and, most frightening, quarantine.
But “he was so shocked by the disorganization and lack of seriousness that he submitted his papers to retire.”
Maybe this is just another manifestation of Democratic disorganization.
Why Is Progressive Hero Bill de Blasio Throwing Charter Schools Out of New York City?Conor P. Williams
March 4, 2014
He fell victim to his own ignorance, disorganization, and inability to deal with sexual-harassment allegations.
Carla Murphy looks at the challenges ahead, including corruption, hurricane season, and disorganization.
Historical Examples
It is not that they revealed a superlative degree of disorganization.
England and GermanyEmile Joseph Dillon
Throughout May, 1917, the disorganization of the Russian army continued.
Disorganization, aggravated by intestine faction, grew worse and worse.
Impressions of South AfricaJames Bryce
Further evidences of disorganization and want of definite aim were to come.
Art in EnglandDutton Cook
Danger from without was accompanied by disorganization within.
Beginnings of the American PeopleCarl Lotus Becker
disorganization
(dĭs-ôr′gə-nĭ-zā′shən)- The destruction of an organ or tissue causing loss of function.
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