disorganize

verb

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

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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These clips spread rapidly online, reinforcing a perception that mobilization is coercive, disorganized, and unjust. David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026 The Cornhuskers got within three on a second-chance 3 by Braden Frager, but they were disorganized on the inbounds play, leaving Folgueiras unguarded near the rim. Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026 She has always been disorganized and constantly runs late. Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2026 West is skeptical, but she has always been disorganized, though high-achieving, and figures: Why not get a prescription for stimulants? Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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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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