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
Recent Examples on the Web By many accounts, the Ukrainian retreat was panicked and disorganized, with dozens feared left behind as Russian forces attacked in seemingly endless waves. Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 And this could also define the path of his character, Alejandro — at times disorganized or incomplete, but also determined and pugnacious in the pursuit of his dream. Arturo Conde, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024 Why is one party so disorganized, and the other one is extremely organized? TIME, 17 Jan. 2024 Klitschko, who has served as the mayor of Kyiv since June 2014, praised Ukraine’s mayors for being the strong leaders necessary to protect their citizens while claiming that Ukraine was largely leaderless and disorganized during the early months of the war. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2023 Instead, Russia’s ground forces proved to be disorganized, poorly trained, and lacking crucial supply lines, while Russian planes failed to gain control of Ukrainian airspace. Zoltan Barany, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2023 If there is any area of your life that feels overwhelming, disorganized, or inefficient, then this new moon is the perfect time to call in and align with the solution. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2023 It was disorganized as of Wednesday, but the hurricane center said conditions were favorable for gradual development. Leigh Morgan, al, 16 Aug. 2023 The operation is disorganized, with different teams pursuing their own agendas, and little communication between groups, said the people familiar, who requested anonymity to discuss the campaign’s inner workings. Nancy Cook, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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