disorganized — Lacking systematic arrangement or structure; characterized by confusion and inefficient management of tasks or materials.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Lacking systematic arrangement or structure; characterized by confusion and inefficient management of tasks or materials.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- His disorganized backpack exploded like a volcano when he opened it in class.
- The disorganized meeting went on for three hours without reaching any conclusions.
- My mom says my room looks like a disorganized hurricane hit it.
disorganized
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/]
Lacking systematic arrangement or structure; characterized by confusion and inefficient management of tasks or materials.
Lacking systematic arrangement or structure; characterized by confusion and inefficient management of tasks or materials.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' combined with 'organize,' which comes from Greek 'organon' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument.' The word literally means 'not arranged in an orderly way.'
Breakdown
dis- (not/opposite) + organ- (tool/instrument, from Greek organon) + -ize (verb suffix meaning 'to make') + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“His disorganized backpack exploded like a volcano when he opened it in class.”
“The disorganized meeting went on for three hours without reaching any conclusions.”
“My mom says my room looks like a disorganized hurricane hit it.”
“The company's disorganized approach to the project led to its failure.”
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