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Definition of 'disorganized'

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disorganized

(dɪsɔːʳgənaɪzd )
regional note:   in BRIT, also use disorganised
1. adjective
Something that is disorganized is in a confused state or is badly planned or managed.
A report by the state prosecutor described the police action as confused and disorganised.
He transformed the party from a disorganised rabble into a serious force.
2. adjective
Someone who is disorganized is very bad at organizing things in their life.
My boss is completely disorganised.
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disorganized in British

or disorganised (dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd)
adjective
1. 
not orderly and efficient
I'm completely disorganized.
My boss is disorganized.
2. 
in a confused state; badly planned or managed
a disorganized group of rebels
He has transformed the party from a disorganized rabble into a force which must again be taken seriously.
The lectures were very disorganized.
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Example sentences containing 'disorganized'

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`Never worked on such a disorganized movie," he flung over his shoulder at the breathless production coordinator. Hinxman, Margaret THE SOUND OF MURDER

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Translations for 'disorganized'

British English: disorganized ADJECTIVE
Something that is disorganized is in a confused state or is badly planned or managed.
A report by the state prosecutor described the police action as confused and disorganized.
  • American English: disorganized
  • Brazilian Portuguese: desorganizado
  • Chinese: 混乱无序的
  • European Spanish: desorganizado
  • French: désorganisé
  • German: chaotisch
  • Italian: disorganizzato
  • Japanese: まとまりのない
  • Korean: 혼란스러운
  • European Portuguese: desorganizado
  • Spanish: desorganizado

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Nearby words of 'disorganized'

  • disorganic
  • disorganization
  • disorganize
  • disorganized
  • disorient
  • disorientate
  • disorientated

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Related Terms of 'disorganized'

  • disorganize

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Definition of disorganized from the Collins English Dictionary

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