disorganize

verb

dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce disorganize (audio)
disorganized; disorganizing; disorganizes

transitive verb

: to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of

Examples of disorganize in a Sentence

those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan
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Combined with frequent personnel turnover, the sources claim that makes the mayor’s team disorganized and at times difficult to work with. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 Frequently feeling overwhelmed, disorganized or unable to balance your daily tasks. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025 In a severe disaster, roads and airports might be closed, and victims are often panicked and disorganized. Kelsey Piper, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025 Aside from avoidant, the others are secure, anxious, and disorganized. Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for disorganize 

Word History

Etymology

French désorganiser, from dés- dis- + organiser to organize

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disorganize was in 1793

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“Disorganize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorganize. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

disorganize

verb
dis·​or·​ga·​nize (ˈ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz How to pronounce disorganize (audio)
: to break up the regular arrangement of : confuse, disorder

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