disorganize

[ dis-awr-guh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·or·gan·ized, dis·or·gan·iz·ing.

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

disorganize

/ dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• disˌorganiˈzation, noun
• disˈorganˌizer, noun

Other Words From

• dis·organ·izer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorganize¹

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

Example Sentences

“No ego at all. I’m very outgoing and disorganized. Pat is very controlled and organized and that really helps me. His strength in tying things together makes up for my weaknesses.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s first regime was disorganized as compared to the highly organized cruelty that his second regime will unleash upon the American people.

From Salon

Nobody knows whether it will work, and the signs are that having gotten a very late start and being run by people with no experience it's pretty disorganized.

From Salon

But unlike in his first term, which was characterized by disorganized chaos, his team is now prepared to carry out the actions that GRT has always justified.

From Salon

But that’s not how it’s working in California’s disorganized system, The Times found.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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