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disorganized

American  
[dis-awr-guh-nahyzd] / dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪzd /

adjective

  1. functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated.

    a woefully disorganized enterprise.

    Synonyms:
    disorderly, muddled
  2. careless or undisciplined; sloppy.

    too disorganized a person to be an agreeable roommate.


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Etymology

Origin of disorganized

First recorded in 1805–15; disorganize + -ed 2

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The research may also provide forecasters with additional clues about which disorganized tropical cyclones are beginning to transition into a structure that is more favorable for intensification.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

“It’s majorly disorganized, which is weird for our country,” McFarlane added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

However, many who were active in the effort to stop Mamdani’s election, which ultimately turned out to be a disorganized failure, took that as a sign that defeat was imminent.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

She hurried back as the fires broke containment, but her absence, which her social media posts seemed to obscure, became the symbol of a disorganized response to the disaster.

From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026

The story continues to unfold: A disorganized crowd of people become neat lines; couples cling to each other's hands for support.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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