disorganize
verb
dis·or·ga·nize
(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz 
disorganized; disorganizing; disorganizes
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Iran’s opposition, meanwhile, is disorganized and has little common vision for the country’s future beyond a desire to get rid of the clerics.
—
Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Iraqi units were so demoralized and disorganized that, in one now-famous incident, a group of soldiers surrendered to an unmanned Pioneer drone.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Here are six things that are making your entryway look messy, disorganized, and cluttered.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disorganize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Iraqi units were so demoralized and disorganized that, in one now-famous incident, a group of soldiers surrendered to an unmanned Pioneer drone.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Here are six things that are making your entryway look messy, disorganized, and cluttered.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for disorganize
Cite this Entry
“Disorganize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorganize. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
disorganize
verb
dis·or·ga·nize
(ˈ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
