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

Krajewski said the communication felt disorganized. —Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026

It was completely disorganized until Matvei Michkov cut to the slot and rang his shot off the post with one second to go. —Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026

These clips spread rapidly online, reinforcing a perception that mobilization is coercive, disorganized, and unjust. —David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026

Republicans and Democrats criticized the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein release, saying the rollout was disorganized with few effective systems in place to ensure that appropriate redactions were made. —Perry Stein The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 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