Definition

Not arranged in a specific order or category; mixed together without organization.

Example

The files were left unsorted on the desk, making it hard to find what I needed.

Conversation

Have you seen my room? It's a total mess with everything unsorted!

Yeah, I noticed! You should really take some time to organize it.

I know, but I keep putting it off because it seems overwhelming.

Just start with one section at a time; it won't feel so unsorted after that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsourced from Old English 'unsorted', where 'un-' (meaning not) is a prefix indicating negation, and 'sorted' comes from the root 'sort' (from Latin 'sors', meaning lot or fate). The word 'unsorted' means not arranged or categorized.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'sorted', which means arranged. This helps you remember that 'unsorted' refers to things that are not arranged.

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