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disorganized

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verb

past tense of disorganize

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Recent Examples of disorganized
Adjective
But if records are missing, disorganized, or affected by fraud, recovering customer assets may require additional investigation and legal action. Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026 And in many countries, their responses have been weak and disorganized. Christopher Justin Einolf, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Verb
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
Adjective
  • 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
Verb
  • And of how Iran’s preparation for this World Cup has been disrupted, this is definitely among the more minor.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Travelers whose flights are disrupted should keep an eye out for change fee waivers and rebooking options from their airline.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • Women with thyroid disorders or a history of disordered eating should consult a clinician first, as should pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescent girls and those under high chronic stress.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
  • Women with thyroid disorders, a history of disordered eating, high chronic stress, adolescent girls and anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a clinician before starting.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The novel part of the counterclaim is the claim that TP-Link has successfully confused American consumers and retailers about ditching its Chinese ties.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
  • The shirts were polarizing, however, with some fans confused about Swift's attendance.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • The early score seemed to settle the team, which had looked disjointed for the first few minutes.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026
  • Dreams of Violets can feel disjointed in spots, but perhaps not more than any impressionistic movie about a crisis.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Small black ants are generally harmless, but a colony of leafcutter ants can annihilate food crops, and aggressive fire ants build huge mounds and deliver a painful sting when disturbed.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
  • In many cases, birds and their nests are protected by wildlife laws, meaning active nests should not be disturbed.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • Bloody, disturbing, shocking, and entertaining as hell, the Ghost Ship opening couldn’t be any more different from the absolute slog that follows it, climaxing on a muddled and overly complicated ending.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
  • So the relationship of high rates for long-term CDs and low rates for short-term CDs remains muddled.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Patrons shuffled out of the nearby restaurant into cars.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Between work, family and everything else on your plate, taking care of yourself often gets shuffled to the bottom of the list.
    Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025

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“Disorganized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorganized. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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