disorganization

[ dis-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
2. the absence of organization or orderly arrangement; disarrangement; disorder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorganization¹

1785–95; < French désorganisation, equivalent to désorganis ( er ) to disorganize + -ation -ation

Example Sentences

Israel has at times argued that there was plenty of aid reaching Gaza, while insisting that disorganization by aid groups and diversions of shipments by Hamas were to blame for any bottlenecks.

From New York Times

This lack of support may be contributing to what appears to be his intermittent cognitive disorganization.

From Salon

Is clutter and disorganization killing your motivation to cook?

From Seattle Times

The “God’s army” movement is a “frightening development” for our country, Riccards explained, adding that “the disorganization had been the one saving grace that we had.”

From Salon

It’s also controversial, difficult to define and a magnet for misinformation, and so even the appearance of infighting and disorganization among supporters could easily doom it.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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