DISORGANIZE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

disorganize

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz

Definition of disorganize

as in to disrupt

to undo the proper order or arrangement of those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan

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Recent Examples of disorganize Despite the good mood after the match, the pregame was disorganized. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026 When hiring technology falls short, applicants often conclude the employer itself may be disorganized or outdated. — Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 One of the assault platoons, having lost its platoon leader, became badly disorganized and scattered when one of the enemy tanks suddenly broke from cover and escaped through their lines. — Linda Dudik, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 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 disorganize

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disorganize

Verb

The ruling warns that the last-minute intervention could disenfranchise eligible voters, disrupt the midterm election and invite political meddling.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
The most recent lockout in 2022 minimally disrupted the MLB schedule, pushing Opening Day back a week.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of disrupt

Verb

Her departure came just the day after prosecutors said the baby's mother discovered disturbing camera footage over a three-month period.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Then the heart-wrenching, disturbing discussion of why Nevada became famous overnight was brought up.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of disturb

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But the other Sullivan has said the decision to run was his own and denied his candidacy was intended to confuse voters or siphon votes in Republican Sullivan's tight race against Democrat Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman.

— Willem Marx, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Christina Applegate’s recent revelation that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis is raising questions about how the disease can be confused with other conditions even after years of treatment.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026