Word
disorganized
Phoneticsdis·or·ga·nized, stress on the second syllable
/dɪˈsɔɹɡəˌnaɪzd/
UK spelling · disorganised
Definition
v. not having a clear system or order. You use this to describe a person who is messy or a group that is not working well together.
v. lacking a clear system, structure, or logical arrangement. Often describes a person's mental state or a group's lack of coordination.
Examples
“The disorganized office made it hard to find files.”
“After the sudden change in leadership, the team became disorganized and struggled to meet their deadlines.”
“The patient's disorganized thinking made it difficult for the therapist to follow the narrative of the session, suggesting a need for more structured cognitive interventions.”
Examples
simple
“The disorganized office made it hard to find files.”
contextual
“After the sudden change in leadership, the team became disorganized and struggled to meet their deadlines.”
complex
“The patient's disorganized thinking made it difficult for the therapist to follow the narrative of the session, suggesting a need for more structured cognitive interventions.”
Real-World Examples
“Taken together, these patterns suggest that the increasingly crowded tomb was not simply becoming disorganized and that its cultural traditions had not disappeared.” “Switch off your out of office when you return: A stale OOO can look disorganised.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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