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as in unorganized

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verb

past tense of disorganize
as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan

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Recent Examples of disorganized
Adjective
Excessive Trinkets Having too many trinkets on your shelves can read as chaotic and disorganized. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Service at the restaurants was, at times, slow and a bit disorganized. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Verb
Reese finished with 12 rebounds, but Thornton made her work for every touch near the basket, consistently positioning herself to contest without fouling and keeping Atlanta’s interior offense disorganized throughout the first three quarters. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception. — Mark Lamster architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disorganized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorganized
  1. unorganized
  2. disrupted
  3. disordered
  4. confused
  5. disjointed
  6. disturbed
  7. muddled
  8. shuffled
Adjective
  • The unorganized meetups are not associated with a particular venue or group.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of unorganized
Verb
  • That was disrupted almost immediately by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • While the Iranian armed forces were no match for America’s military might, Tehran’s attacks on Persian Gulf neighbors with drones and missiles disrupted business and everyday life across the region.
    — Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of disrupted
Adjective
  • In an interview with SiriusXM’s Page Six Radio on July 28, the mom of seven, 42, discussed her journey with decades of disordered eating, including dieting at a young age.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Studies have found that Black college women, as a group, report greater body satisfaction and lower rates of disordered eating than white women of comparable weight.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of disordered
Verb
  • And this isn't even the first time the USC athletic department has gotten its ancient Greek literature confused.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Blazers say a handshake agreement with Mayor Keith Wilson, the city and the county was made in March, and are confused why there has been a shift.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • Rapid organic and acquisition-driven growth had expanded its workforce while leaving the business with disconnected systems and a disjointed employee experience.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The challenge is finding the pieces that add character without making the room feel cluttered or disjointed.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of disjointed
Verb
  • The size and ferocity of the La Mierla fire disturbed Aragüés, yet the situation was about to get worse.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Turner said the treatment of the teenagers in Seattle disturbed her even more.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of disturbed
Adjective
  • The somewhat muddled tale of a wealthy foreigner in Italy, going feral from the pressures of maternity both lost and found, feels longer on rather lofty style than substance for some time.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • That particular brand of pseudo-advocacy, hiding behind the muddled language of law, has been a PEN America staple for at least a decade now.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of muddled
Verb
  • The Playoff remains parked at 12 teams, and some G6 conferences shuffled teams, now including North Dakota State and Sacramento State.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Black voters were shuffled around Houston, with much of the previous 9th Congressional District becoming the new 18th District.
    — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of shuffled

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