disorganized
[ dis-awr-guh-nahyzd ]
/ dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪzd /
adjective
functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
careless or undisciplined; sloppy: too disorganized a person to be an agreeable roommate.
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Origin of disorganized
First recorded in 1805–15; disorganize + -ed2
SYNONYMS FOR disorganized
muddled, confused, disorderly, unsystematic.
OTHER WORDS FROM disorganized
un·dis·or·gan·ized, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH disorganized
disorganized unorganizedWords nearby disorganized
Definition for disorganized (2 of 2)
disorganize
[ dis-awr-guh-nahyz ]
/ dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪz /
verb (used with object), dis·or·gan·ized, dis·or·gan·iz·ing.
to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
Also especially British, dis·or·gan·ise.
Origin of disorganize
OTHER WORDS FROM disorganize
dis·or·gan·iz·er, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for disorganized
disorganize
disorganise
/ (dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to disrupt or destroy the arrangement, system, or unity of
Derived forms of disorganize
disorganization or disorganisation, noundisorganizer or disorganiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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