DISORGANIZED Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of disorganized

as in unorganized

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verb

past tense of disorganize

as in disrupted

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

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Adjective

In conversation, Friedland is rapaciously curious, if slightly disorganized, prone to tangents that lead to a candidness that can verge on cringe or awkward. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Verb

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 Reese finished with 12 rebounds, but Thornton made her work for every touch near the basket, consistently positioning herself to contest without fouling and keeping Atlanta’s interior offense disorganized throughout the first three quarters. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disorganized

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Adjective

If unorganized, free-range fun is more your vibe, kids will adore running around the ducks, geese, and squirrels, as well as feeding the donkeys or the fish in the pond—with gelato breaks thrown in for good measure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
If your meal plan for the week is looking a little unorganized, ALDI is here to help.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

Definition of unorganized

Verb

The dangerous temperatures have already disrupted several events scheduled for Friday.

— Erin McGarry, NBC news, 3 July 2026
The overlap of two warming patterns — one regional and one climate-scale — could compound stress on marine food webs that have already been repeatedly disrupted over the past decade.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of disrupted

Adjective

Studies have found that Black college women, as a group, report greater body satisfaction and lower rates of disordered eating than white women of comparable weight.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Research shows that such bodily scrutiny is already damaging transgender youth and that bodily shame can significantly affect young people’s mental health, leading to disordered eating and other physical and psychological harm.

— Megan Gandy, The Conversation, 1 July 2026

Definition of disordered

Verb

Narcissism should never be confused with the healthy form of philautia, a unique Greek philosophy of self-love.

— Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
One workshop is a Mindful Archery class, not to be confused with her other course Meditative Archery, which involves Jungian journaling; and there’s a one-on-one archery session with spiritual guidance.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of confused

Adjective

Sophisticated scams The days of thinking of scammers as unsophisticated, disjointed actors are over in 2026, according to Yoon.

— Ella Moore July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
This holistic approach addresses what's failing in current, disjointed systems and fosters more flourishing futures, including for leaders themselves.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of disjointed

Adjective

Slayton agrees, noting that muddled mint or basil make particularly refreshing additions.

— Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
The Red Wings' muddled path forward was evident Wednesday with the signing of Viktor Arvidsson and trade pickup of Keegan Kolesar representing their most notable additions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of muddled

Verb

Sarah was sent to a mental hospital, and the boys were shuffled among family members, ending up with their penniless grandmother in Kentucky.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
As soon as the game wrapped up, those guests shuffled out, and hours later were replaced by a rowdier group ordering shots at the bar, dancing to 2000s hits in front of the DJ booth and smoking vape pens on the outdoor patio.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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