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disorganized

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verb

past tense of disorganize

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Recent Examples of disorganized
Adjective
Levy and Taylor Ortega play disorganized siblings who get thrust into the world of organized crime, a departure from the world of Schitt’s Creek, but still maintains the silliness and fun of a Dan Levy show. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026 His previous album, Cardinal, was guided by charmingly disorganized instinct. Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 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
  • The food storage in the walk-in freezer was unorganized.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado April 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • But from the jump, Miller, 40, said the event was unorganized.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Water pressure is building back up in the Oakland County, Michigan, communities affected by a 42-inch water main that broke early Sunday and disrupted service.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 May 2026
  • But last month, as Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz disrupted exports from other nations, that proportion surged to 18%, Xu said.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • These materials are key to technologies such as ultrasound, sonar, and high-efficiency sensors, but their complex, disordered structure has remained a mystery for decades.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This could lead to serious health concerns or even a pattern of disordered eating over time.
    LeeAnn Weintraub, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • At first, Liza Ginette was distraught and confused at her children’s silence.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
  • The red, purple or sometimes gold root vegetable — not to be confused with its white cousin, the sugar beet — is low-calorie and packed with nutrients and compounds linked to benefits, ranging from brain health to athletic performance.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Separate the Space The lower yard and upper yard are separated by a short gate, which allows for distinctly different feels between the two areas without feeling chaotic or disjointed.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
  • Chelsea have become a terrible team without the ball, their disjointed attacking press compounded by a startlingly porous midfield and defenders prone to fairly frequent individual errors.
    Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • But if anyone ever said grey was the new pink, they were seriously disturbed.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • However, the Jackson family would only stay at the Mediterranean-style dwelling for three years before leaving in 1971, as the excessive noise of the band’s rehearsals disturbed the neighbors.
    India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • Known for its peppery, licorice-like notes, muddled tarragon lends an extra layer of botanical flavor to the famous French cocktail of gin, lemon juice, sweetener, and dry champagne or sparkling wine.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
  • There remain other, muddled storylines across this LIV timeline that won’t get untangled.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Conservation and breeding efforts shuffled three giraffes around Colorado zoos this year — one returning home to Denver after months away, another joining the Denver herd and a third finding a new home in Colorado Springs, according to zoo officials.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
  • Carlos Mendoza isn’t to blame, nor are this group of players, who are being shuffled around the field like Yahtzee dice.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026

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“Disorganized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disorganized. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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