# disorganized

**Pronunciation:** /dɪsˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/ · dis-OR-guh-nized

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Not arranged in a systematic or orderly way; lacking structure or method.

## Examples

- Her desk was so disorganized that she couldn't find her keys for twenty minutes.
- The event was completely disorganized, with no one knowing where to go or what to do.
- A disorganized filing system can lead to a lot of wasted time and frustration.

## Synonyms

- messy — Informal, often refers to physical untidiness.
- untidy — Similar to messy, but slightly more formal; can apply to places or habits.
- chaotic — Suggests extreme disorder, often overwhelming and confusing.
- haphazard — Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

## Antonyms

- organized — Having a clear structure or system.
- tidy — Neat and in order, especially referring to physical space.
- systematic — Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system.

## Common patterns

- disorganized person — Someone who lacks order in their habits or belongings. — He's a very disorganized person, always losing his wallet.
- disorganized system — A method or structure that lacks order. — The company's filing system was so disorganized it was unusable.

## Collocations

- highly disorganized — The project was highly disorganized from the start, leading to many delays.
- completely disorganized — Without a leader, the team became completely disorganized.

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