unorganized

adjective

un·​or·​ga·​nized ˌən-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

1

: not organized: such as

a

: not brought into a coherent or well-ordered whole

boxes of unorganized photos

b

: not belonging to a labor union

2

: not having the characteristics of a living organism

Examples of unorganized in a Sentence

These industries usually employ unorganized workers.

Recent Examples on the Web

If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

If your meal plan for the week is looking a little unorganized, ALDI is here to help. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

The federation also announced a nationwide strike on May 1, 1886, which drew as many as 500,000 workers, including many unskilled and previously unorganized workers. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026

Wrapping Paper Storage Sleeve Unraveling wrapping paper or kraft paper can easily take up space in storage and can make your space messy and unorganized. — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unorganized

• americanized
• anathematized
• collateralized
• contextualized
• conventionalized
• demilitarized
• demineralized
• departmentalized
• depersonalized
• industrialised
• industrialized
• materialised

Kids Definition

unorganized

adjective

un·​or·​ga·​nized ˌən-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

ˈən-

: not organized: as

a

: not formed or brought into an ordered whole

b

: not organized into unions

unorganized labor

Medical Definition

unorganized

adjective

un·​or·​ga·​nized

variants also British unorganised

-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

: not organized : lacking order or coherence

unorganized delusions