disorganized
Americanadjective
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functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated.
a woefully disorganized enterprise.
- Synonyms:
- disorderly, muddled
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careless or undisciplined; sloppy.
too disorganized a person to be an agreeable roommate.
Other Word Forms
- undisorganized adjective
Etymology
Origin of disorganized
First recorded in 1805–15; disorganize + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Brilliant but frequently misunderstood, George is dismissed by one potential suspect as “a bumbling, disorganized eccentric.”
“They’re so disorganized and restrictive in Texas. I don’t even want to speak on it,” he sighs,
From Los Angeles Times
“It feels disorganized, but I have confidence that it’s going to get done.”
From Seattle Times
But the crowd was disorganized: Some people tried to generate momentum for a march on the nearby National Assembly, to no avail, while others chanted slogans or just stood by.
From New York Times
Things are so disorganized, he says, it’s not uncommon for Russians to fire on their own troops.
From Seattle Times
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