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disorganized

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verb

past tense of disorganize

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Recent Examples of disorganized
Adjective
Guthrie’s comments highlight, yet again, the divergent messages and disorganized policies of the state and federal governments regarding Alligator Alcatraz. Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Tropical Storm Arthur was a disorganized cluster of storms that brought rain for days over parts of eastern Mexico and the Gulf. ABC News, 17 June 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
  • Meanwhile, its medium-range drones have also disrupted Russia’s supply lines to the front, and its long-range strikes have increasingly damaged Russian oil facilities that provide vital revenue for the Kremlin’s war effort.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • Record heat has disrupted schools and transportation networks and forced some tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, to close.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Some highly restrictive diets have also been associated with disordered eating behaviors and psychological stress related to food and body image.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • It's called cognitive empathy, not to be confused with emotional empathy.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • So The Listeners — not to be confused with 2022’s The Listener starring Tessa Thompson and you in a voice role — is just now reaching the States.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • In my disjointed sensory puzzle, the CCTV screens hold the next.
    Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
  • This was the disjointed, mistimed offense that doomed the Spurs.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • As was to be expected of these people, nothing had been disturbed.
    Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • Be sure to use the powder sparingly and in areas where it won't be disturbed or pose dust-inhalation risks, adds Ellis.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 24 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
  • The resulting 6° to 7° C of global warming shuffled the makeup of plant and dinosaur species on land and caused a mass extinction of corals and other marine species.
    Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • The company has since shuffled several leaders, including naming a new human resources chief and the company’s first chief digital officer.
    Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 25 June 2026

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“Disorganized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorganized. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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