Word
unorganized
Phoneticsun·or·ga·nized, stress on the second syllable
/əˈnɔɹɡəˌnaɪzd/
UK spelling · unorganised
Definition
adj. not having a clear plan or system for how things are done. You use this to describe someone who is messy or a group that has no leader.
adj. lacking a systematic plan or structure; not having a formal system of coordination. Often describes individuals who are disorganized or groups without a central authority.
Examples
“The meeting was a total mess because the team was unorganized.”
“The protest was initially unorganized, but it eventually grew into a large, coordinated movement with clear demands.”
“While the initial data collection was chaotic and unorganized, the researchers eventually developed a standardized protocol that allowed for meaningful long-term analysis.”
Examples
simple
“The meeting was a total mess because the team was unorganized.”
contextual
“The protest was initially unorganized, but it eventually grew into a large, coordinated movement with clear demands.”
complex
“While the initial data collection was chaotic and unorganized, the researchers eventually developed a standardized protocol that allowed for meaningful long-term analysis.”
Domain
- 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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