Disorganized
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Disorganized is an adjective meaning Lacking order or organization; confused; chaotic.
Meaning
Lacking order or organization; confused; chaotic.
More Meanings
- Lacking skills for organizing one's affairs.
- simple past and past participle of disorganize
- (psychology) In a state of disruption of orderly psychological functioning; engaging in behavior that is chaotic, self-contradictory, or out of keeping with reality; (of a mental illness) poorly controlled and leading to a disorganized state.
Example Sentences
He is quite disorganized and has difficulty planning his day or remembering when his homework is due.
If we fail to repulse the enemy within the gates--unemployment, poverty, disorganized agriculture and the like--from whence may we expect the united strength and clear purpose to repulse any outside force?
Word Forms
- disorganised
Synonyms for disorganized
Depending on context, synonyms include confused, chaotic, upset, broken, scrambled, helter-skelter.
Antonyms for disorganized
Common opposites include organized.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disordered, chaotic, snafu, helter-skelter, scrambled, confused.
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