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disorganized

/dɪsˈɔːr.ɡə.naɪzd/
(UK: disorganised)
dis · or · gan · ized

Adverb:disorganizedly
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Past Simple:disorganized
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Past Participle:disorganized
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Present Participle:disorganizing
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disorganized Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking order, coherent structure, or systematic arrangement.

Example

"The filing cabinet was so disorganized that it took hours to locate the original contract."


2

Unable to plan one's activities, schedule, or work efficiently.

Example

"Waiters who are disorganized often struggle to keep up during the busy dinner rush."

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• verb

1

To destroy the systematic arrangement or regular functioning of something; to throw into confusion or disorder (past tense and past participle of disorganize).

Example

"Sudden schedule changes completely disorganized the conference proceedings."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Disorganized" describes a lack of order, planning, or systematic arrangement (e.g., a disorganized desk or event), whereas "unorganized" typically means not formed into a formal structure or union (e.g., unorganized labor).

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