disorganization
Americannoun
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a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
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the absence of organization or orderly arrangement; disarrangement; disorder.
Etymology
Origin of disorganization
1785–95; < French désorganisation, equivalent to désorganis ( er ) to disorganize + -ation -ation
Example Sentences
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Makary, for his part, has been frustrated with what he sees as HHS’s disorganization, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025
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 • Dec. 18, 2024
This lack of support may be contributing to what appears to be his intermittent cognitive disorganization.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024
Schizophrenia, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features psychosis among its symptoms, is thought to arise from disorganization in brain connectivity and functional integration.
From Science Daily • Oct. 17, 2023
It took Bigwig no more than a moment to realize that if he said he was not, complete disorganization would follow.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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