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 Why can’t our alderwoman ride herd on this chronic disruptive disorganization on behalf of her constituents? — Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 There is a great deal of chaos and disorganization in these organizations. — Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Turnover within the court itself, particularly among judges and clerks, has contributed to case delays and disorganization, said Michael Sharma-Crawford, a local immigration attorney. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 The restoration of Queen Liliuokalani to her throne is undesirable, if not impossible, and unless actively supported by the United States would be accompanied by serious disaster and the disorganization of all business interests. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 Again, Nathan has no good explanation for this disorganization when Sandy presses him. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 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 As the day continues, however, fatigue or disorganization could interrupt your momentum. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

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Noun

Today chaos gives bad people the opportunity to advance their own nefarious agendas with little regards for the American people.

— Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Democrats, especially under President Joe Biden, spent years treating border enforcement as optional, and the chaos that followed put American safety at risk.

— Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of chaos

Noun

In Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Heteherman’s system, everything starts with creating havoc up front.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
The secondary is experienced and has shown a knack for causing havoc against opposing quarterbacks.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of havoc

Noun

Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumble

Noun

Trump announced his ban in a post Friday, causing some confusion in the White House as crews from the outelts remained onsite.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
This confusion of terms, says Breau, is in part because of the way American law looks at psychedelics and religion.

— Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

But hair loss is also a potential symptom of PMOS, which stands for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, a common hormonal disorder that affects about 5 to 6 million women in the United States.

— Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
No consistent associations stood out for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and associations between infections and ADHD could also be accounted for by other relationship factors.

— Mike McRae September 24, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of disorder

Noun

But with the Lions' secondary in such disarray, and with no significant moves made to improve the secondary after cornerback Terrion Arnold's arrest and release, could the blame go straight to general manager Brad Holmes?

— Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The tour seems to be in complete disarray, the apolitical Sheeran being attacked online for not walking away, supporting his opening act, or pushing back against the owners’ demands.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

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