disorganize

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪz/

KK: /dɪsˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition

To make something messy or chaotic by removing its order or structure.

Example

The sudden changes in management disorganized the entire office.

Tense Forms

Past: disorganized

Past Participle: disorganized

Conversation

I can't believe how messy my room is right now.

Yeah, it looks like a tornado hit it!

I really need to stop letting things disorganize my space.

For sure! A little daily tidying can make a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

disarray

disrupt

scatter

Antonyms

organize

arrange

systematize

Root Explanation

Disorganize → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "organize" (from Greek "organon", meaning tool or instrument). The word describes the act of taking something that is organized and making it disordered or chaotic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'organize' meaning to arrange. This helps you remember that disorganize means to take something that is arranged and make it chaotic.

Visually Confused Words

misorganize

undisorganized

deorganize