adjective
B2
Upper-Intermediate
disorganized
dihs-AW-guh-nyzd
Disorganized (adjective) means lacking order or a clear system; messy or chaotic. Example: “The move left the whole house looking disorganized.”
adjective
1
Lacking order or a clear system; messy or chaotic.
"The move left the whole house looking disorganized."
"If we fail to repulse the enemy within the gates--unemployment, poverty, disorganized agriculture and the like--from whence may we expect the united strength and clear purpose to repulse any outside force?"
— J. W. Studebaker, Democracy Shall Not Be Plowed Under (1939)
2
Unable to plan or manage one's own affairs efficiently.
"He's a brilliant thinker but famously disorganized with deadlines."
How to use disorganized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLacking order — either a messy space or someone who struggles to keep their own life organized.
Common pairings
disorganized mess
notoriously disorganized
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disorganized
- Superlative
- most disorganized
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Rhymes for disorganized
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Frequently asked questions
What does “disorganized” mean?
The word “disorganized” means lacking order or a clear system; messy or chaotic. In plain terms, lacking order — either a messy space or someone who struggles to keep their own life organized.
How do you pronounce “disorganized”?
“Disorganized” is pronounced dihs-AW-guh-nyzd (/dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “disorganized” in a sentence?
Here is “disorganized” used in a sentence: “The move left the whole house looking disorganized.”
What part of speech is “disorganized”?
“Disorganized” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “disorganized” have?
“Disorganized” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lacking order or a clear system; messy or chaotic.
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