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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The gravitational forces involved disrupted the SMC's structure and scattered its stars into disorganized motion.
From Science Daily
These included a record player positioned on a table next to the bed for optimal roll-over needle drops and a disorganized assortment of motorcycle magazines and ’50s and ’60s 7” singles scattered across the floor.
From Salon
In contrast, basal subtype tumors are more disorganized and aggressive, and they are often resistant to chemotherapy.
From Science Daily
Even with the deletions and changes, the report delivered a harsh critique of the LAFD’s performance during the Palisades fire, pointing to a disorganized response, failures in communication and chiefs who didn’t understand their roles.
From Los Angeles Times
Schizophrenia, which can involve hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking, has often been linked to this mechanism.
From Science Daily
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