Disorganizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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disorganizing

 

[ dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

causing chaos

Disorganizing refers to the act of creating disorder or confusion in a system or process. It involves breaking down established structures and leading to a lack of organization.

Synonyms

deranging, dismantling, disrupting, disturbing

Examples of usage

  • The sudden change in leadership was disorganizing the entire team.
  • Her disorganizing habits made it difficult to complete projects on time.
  • Disorganizing the files resulted in lost documents.
  • The party's disorganizing efforts caused frustrations among the attendees.

Translations

Translations of the word "disorganizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desorganizando

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित करना

🇩🇪 desorganisieren

🇮🇩 mengacaukan

🇺🇦 дезорганізація

🇵🇱 dezorganizowanie

🇯🇵 無秩序にする

🇫🇷 désorganiser

🇪🇸 desorganizando

🇹🇷 dağınıklık yaratmak

🇰🇷 무질서하게 하다

🇸🇦 إحداث فوضى

🇨🇿 dezintegrace

🇸🇰 dezorganizovanie

🇨🇳 打乱

🇸🇮 dezintegracija

🇮🇸 óreiða

🇰🇿 бұзу

🇬🇪 დეზორგანიზება

🇦🇿 düzensizləşdirmək

🇲🇽 desorganizando

Etymology

The term 'disorganizing' is derived from the prefix 'dis-', which implies removal or negation, combined with the root word 'organize,' which traces back to the Greek word 'organon,' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument.' This evolution reflects the word's meaning of dismantling or removing the order from a system. 'Organize' in the 14th century came to denote arranging things in a systematic way, and its antonym, 'disorganize,' began to capture the concept of chaos. As our understanding of organization expanded in various contexts, so did the application of 'disorganizing,' which became relevant in professional environments, personal habits, and social situations, emphasizing the importance of structure in achieving clarity and efficiency.