Disorganization: meaning, definitions and examples

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disorganization

 

[ dɪsˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

Lack of organization or order; chaos. Disorganization in the workplace can lead to decreased productivity and efficiency.

Synonyms

chaos, confusion, mess

Examples of usage

  • Her desk was a perfect example of disorganization, with papers scattered everywhere.
  • The disorganization of the office made it difficult to find important documents.
Context #2 | Noun

mental state

A state of confusion or lack of mental clarity. Disorganization of thoughts can be a symptom of stress or anxiety.

Synonyms

clutter, confusion, jumble

Examples of usage

  • The disorganization in her mind made it hard for her to focus on tasks.
  • His disorganization was evident in his forgetfulness and scattered thinking.

Translations

Translations of the word "disorganization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desorganização

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Unordnung

🇮🇩 ketidakberaturan

🇺🇦 безлад

🇵🇱 dezorganizacja

🇯🇵 無秩序 (むちつじょ)

🇫🇷 désorganisation

🇪🇸 desorganización

🇹🇷 düzensizlik

🇰🇷 무질서

🇸🇦 فوضى

🇨🇿 dezorganizace

🇸🇰 dezorganizácia

🇨🇳 无组织 (wú zǔzhī)

🇸🇮 dezorganizacija

🇮🇸 skipulagsleysi

🇰🇿 ұйымсыздық

🇬🇪 დეზორგანიზაცია

🇦🇿 təşkilatsızlıq

🇲🇽 desorganización

Etymology

The word 'disorganization' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' or 'not' and the word 'organization'. It first appeared in the mid-18th century, evolving from the concept of lack of structure or order. Over time, it has been used to describe various situations where there is a lack of organization or chaos.

See also: organizationally.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,309, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.