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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."
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 notes

In plain EnglishLacking order — either a messy space or someone who struggles to keep their own life organized.

Common pairings
disorganized mess notoriously disorganized

Word forms

more disorganized comparative, most disorganized superlative

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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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