disorganize

American  

[dis-awr-guh-nahyz] / dɪsˈɔr gəˌnaɪz /

especially British, disorganise

verb (used with object)

disorganized, disorganizing

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

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disorganize British  

/ dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• disorganization noun
• disorganizer noun

Etymology

Origin of disorganize

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

Example Sentences

Brilliant but frequently misunderstood, George is dismissed by one potential suspect as “a bumbling, disorganized eccentric.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“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

“They are disorganizing Russian industry, undermining war efforts,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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