disorganize

verb

dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce disorganize (audio)
disorganized; disorganizing; disorganizes

transitive verb

: to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of

Examples of disorganize in a Sentence

those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan
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Though a lovely staff did their best under tough conditions during the opening week, the design is ill-considered, the atmosphere is an afterthought, the system is disorganized, and the food is disappointing. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2025 Year: 1980 Director: Harold Ramis Run time: 1h 39m The making of Caddyshack was so chaotic, disorganized, and drug-fueled that former Entertainment Weekly critic Chris Nashawaty wrote a book about its creation that’s almost as entertaining as the film itself. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 25 July 2025 The trip over the Florida peninsula was not kind to the would-be storm, which was disorganized, elongated and separated from the bulk of its rainstorm activity on Thursday morning. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025 Hope Florida, the First Lady’s signature initiative, appears disorganized at best, with poor planning, incomplete records and no clear operational transparency. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for disorganize

Word History

Etymology

French désorganiser, from dés- dis- + organiser to organize

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disorganize was in 1793

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“Disorganize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorganize. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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disorganize

verb
dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˈ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce disorganize (audio)
: to break up the regular arrangement of : confuse, disorder

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