disorganize

verb

dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz 

disorganized; disorganizing; disorganizes

transitive verb

: to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of

disorganization

(ˌ)dis-ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

Synonyms of disorganize

• disrupt
• disturb
• confuse

Examples of disorganize in a Sentence

those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan

Recent Examples on the Web

And what seemed to happen is—there was a piece in the Times that, among other things, described your campaign, with a lot of reporting, as disorganized. —David Remnick, New Yorker, 5 June 2026

When hiring technology falls short, applicants often conclude the employer itself may be disorganized or outdated. —Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

But if records are missing, disorganized, or affected by fraud, recovering customer assets may require additional investigation and legal action. —Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026

One of the assault platoons, having lost its platoon leader, became badly disorganized and scattered when one of the enemy tanks suddenly broke from cover and escaped through their lines. —Linda Dudik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disorganize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

disorganize

verb

dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˈ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz 

: to break up the regular arrangement of : confuse, disorder

disorganization

(ˌ)dis-ˌȯrg-(ə-)nə-ˈzā-shən 

noun