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disorganized

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈsɔɹɡəˌnaɪzd// dis·or·ga·nized

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.


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.

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