Disorganization — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz/ dis·or·ga·nize

Meaning & Definition of Disorganization

Disorganization (verb)

  1. to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of

Disorganization (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state in which everything is out of order

    "all of her notes were in a state of disorganization"

    similar: chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter
    related: anarchy, lawlessness, misrule, riot, knot, snarl, tangle, labyrinth, maze, web, maelstrom, storm, bollix, clutter, litter, mishmash, shuffle, hodgepodge, medley, miscellany, morass, motley
    opposite: order, orderliness
    near: method, pattern, plan, system

Related Entry: Disorganize (verb)

Disorganize is a different word from Disorganization. The synonyms below are for disorganize, not for disorganization.

  1. to undo the proper order or arrangement of

    "those unexpected problems that can disorganize an entire plan"

    similar: confuse, derange, disarrange, disarray, discompose, dishevel, disjoint, dislocate, disorder, disrupt, disturb, hash, jumble, mess (up), mix (up), muddle, muss, rumple, scramble, shuffle, tousle, tumble, upset
    related: embroil, entangle, snarl, tangle, agitate, perturb, stir (up), unsettle, clutter
    opposite: arrange, array, dispose, draw up, marshal, order, organize, range, regulate, straighten (up), tidy
    near: align, line, line up, queue, classify, codify, methodize, systematize, systemize, adjust, fix, groom, make up, spruce (up), unscramble

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disorganization

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disorganization:

chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness, free-for-all, havoc, heck, hell, jumble, mare's nest, mess, messiness, misorder, muddle, muss, shambles, snake pit, tumble, welter

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Disorganization

Words with the opposite meaning of Disorganization:

order, orderliness

Related Words for Disorganization

anarchy, lawlessness, misrule, riot, knot, snarl, tangle, labyrinth, maze, web, maelstrom, storm, bollix, clutter, litter, mishmash, shuffle, hodgepodge, medley, miscellany, morass, motley

Near Antonyms of Disorganization

method, pattern, plan, system

Word Forms of Disorganization

Inflections: disorganized, disorganizing, disorganizes

Derived words: disorganization (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Disorganization

French désorganiser, from dés- dis- + organiser to organize

First known use: 1793

Frequently Asked Questions about Disorganization

What does "Disorganization" mean?

"Disorganization" means to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to destroy or interrupt the orderly structure or function of.

What is another word for "Disorganization"?

Other words for "Disorganization" include chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder and disorderedness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disorganization" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disorganization"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disorganization". Common alternatives include chance-medley, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, dishevelment, disorder, disorderedness, disorderliness and free-for-all.

What is the opposite of "Disorganization"?

Antonyms of "Disorganization" include order and orderliness. Near antonyms include method, pattern, plan and system.

How do you use "Disorganization" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disorganization" in a sentence: "all of her notes were in a state of disorganization".

Is "Disorganization" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disorganization" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disorganization"?

"Disorganization" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīz/ and divided into syllables as dis·or·ga·nize.

What is the origin of the word "Disorganization"?

"Disorganization" comes from French désorganiser, from dés- dis- + organiser to organize. First known use: 1793.