disorganize

especially British, dis·or·gan·ise

[dis-awr-guh-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

disorganized, disorganizing 

1. to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.

disorganize

/ dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to disrupt or destroy the arrangement, system, or unity of

Other Word Forms

• disorganizer noun
• disorganization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorganize¹

1785–95; < French désorganiser, equivalent to dés- dis- ¹ + organiser to organize

Example Sentences

Appearing as disorganized and unprepared as his team, Foster didn’t know the proper way to address reporters after his team rallied to beat Hawaii, asking a media relations staff member for help.

From Los Angeles Times

The event sparked a lot of online chatter — not all positive — with some runners calling the race disorganized and a marketing event catered to influencers.

From Los Angeles Times

As each attendee enters and takes off their shoes and adds them to the disorganized pile near the front of the door, a host asks them their intention for the evening.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems inexplicable that anyone would think such a chaotic, disorganized, slipshod assault on necessary government functions makes sense in a complex world in which millions of lives are dependent upon them working.

From Salon

With so much disorganized majesty happening in the arrival portion of the ceremony, one might think that the actual swearing-in portion of the morning would be a nonevent in comparison.

From Salon

Related Words

• demobilize 
• derange 
• misplace 
• muddle 
• perturb 
• unsettle