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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorganization
  1. chaos
  2. havoc
  3. mess
  4. jumble
  5. confusion
  6. hell
  7. disorder
  8. disarray
Noun
  • Out of uniform and out of his comfort zone, about a week before the chaos ensues, Jack Campbell could, and probably should, be doing just anything else with his time.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • What is harder to summon from this distance is the pulsating chaos of that day, hour by hour.
    — Ann Gerhart, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of chaos
Noun
  • So far, Bailey has shown blazing speed off the edge and an ability to create havoc in the backfield.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Although not a direct hit, Lala dumped nearly 3 feet of rain on the Big Island, bringing widespread havoc.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of havoc
Noun
  • Plus, don’t miss out on handy finds like this handheld vacuum that makes quick work of small messes in tight spaces and an insulated Yeti tumbler that keeps water cold all day long.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
  • One of Amy’s charges is a mess of a young mother who has had all three of her children taken away from her by the state.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of mess
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
  • The third round of Premier League matches brought yet more controversy, including an unpunished kick to the head in a London derby and confusion around a goal disallowed for handball.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In a work so dense with references, mistakes will sprout like crabgrass; write a big book on André Le Nôtre’s formal gardens and the earthworm experts will gather to deride your confusion.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of confusion
Noun
  • Cruz is going to take them all downnnn Babat is terrifying as all hell!
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The government’s mistake spilling into her life would have been hell enough for her.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hell
Noun
  • Tens of thousands have developed cancers, respiratory diseases, digestive disorders, and mental health conditions linked to their exposure.
    — Raja Flores, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Like those at school, his parents didn’t understand the disorder and thus he was blamed.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disorder
Noun
  • Another inherits a team in disarray, works twice as hard, and still comes out looking average.
    — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The inspection, dated June 4, 2019, also said the home was in disarray.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of disarray

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“Disorganization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorganization. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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