DISORGANIZATION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

disorganization

noun

as in chaos

a state in which everything is out of order all of her notes were in a state of disorganization

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Recent Examples of disorganization The city focused heavily on youth violence prevention when killings spiked several years ago, but the effort has seen budget cuts and disorganization under Mayor Mike Johnston, McMillan said. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 20 July 2026 The chaos of a cluttered home may lead to a lack thereof—and that's when disorganization can cause stress in pets. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 Whereas, symptoms for women tend to be more internalized and subtle, such as with more quiet distractibility, daydreaming, disorganization, excessive talking and emotional dysregulation. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 As the day continues, however, fatigue or disorganization could interrupt your momentum. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Despite my suffering and episodes of mental disorganization. — Ben Lerner, New Yorker, 21 June 2026 Three hours before the parade is set to begin, paradegoers are already annoyed at the disorganization and slow-moving lines. — Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026 Clear by now is that the end of the Soviet Union also opened the door to corruption and disorganization, undeniable and extraordinarily widespread. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 The administration has signaled that proposals from Tehran have gotten incrementally better as the negotiations have dragged on, but that disorganization of leadership has complicated the process. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026

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Noun

Sacramento State is planning its biggest homecoming celebration yet as the university begins its first football season in the Mid-American Conference, but this year's festivities come with a major change after a concert last season ended in chaos.

— Steve Large, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Sometimes his approach is so left-of-center that whole lines feel arrhythmic, but there’s a sedative allure in the way his sweet melodies find stasis in the chaos.

— Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026

Definition of chaos

Noun

Being asked to prove yourself to AI can play havoc on your confidence and ruin your chances of getting your foot in the door.

— Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
That also plays havoc with his control over his web-shooting capabilities, both the old-school organic method and the tech version built for him by Tony Stark.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026

Definition of havoc

Noun

That’s because parts of the flooding area fall under the jurisdictions of Kansas City, Jackson County and the state transportation department — and each says the others are responsible for addressing the mess.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
For stubborn messes, make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it directly to the area.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Definition of mess

Noun

Washington — The Federal Reserve has remained mum about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to confusion about the state of the US economy.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
That has generated confusion about how rules ought to be applied and advantaged some schools and conferences over others.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

In Harrenhal, Aemond is plagued by nightmares of his (not) dead brother dragging him to hell.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 20 July 2026
After being a key to the victory of the Trojan War, Greek hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) goes to hell and back trying to get home to his wife (Anne Hathaway) and son (Tom Holland) in Nolan's brutal yet introspective adaptation of Homer's epic poem.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of hell

Noun

Insomnia is best understood as a disorder of hyperarousal rather than a simple deficit of hours.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The paper described research on the feasibility of using gene-editing to correct the mutation the caused their daughter’s disorder but did not mention a human trial nor their daughter’s death.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of disorder

Noun

The home insurance market is in disarray, businesses and residents have been fleeing the state, and residents contend with some of the nation’s highest gas prices, taxes and utility bills.

— MIchael R. Blood, Fortune, 23 July 2026
If your personal finances are in disarray, your business is unlikely to fare much better.

— AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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