disorganize

verb

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

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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Taken together, the first four Mission: Impossibles were compellingly disorganized, a stark contrast with Hollywood’s ever more rigid notion of how to construct a franchise. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 31 May 2025 The team seemed disorganized and began to unravel at that point, and the visitors took advantage. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025 Within a year, the business is worse off—overextended, disorganized, and more stressed than before. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Flights can be disrupted or disorganized, passengers can be grumpy and some of them even might smell. Arabella Hau, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 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 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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