DISORGANIZATION Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

disorganization

noun

as in chaos

a state in which everything is out of order all of her notes were in a state of disorganization

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Recent Examples of disorganization The report details how bureaucratic disorganization left the Fed vulnerable to overspending on a project to renovate and connect a pair of historical federal buildings in Washington. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 Why can’t our alderwoman ride herd on this chronic disruptive disorganization on behalf of her constituents? — Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 There is a great deal of chaos and disorganization in these organizations. — Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Turnover within the court itself, particularly among judges and clerks, has contributed to case delays and disorganization, said Michael Sharma-Crawford, a local immigration attorney. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 The restoration of Queen Liliuokalani to her throne is undesirable, if not impossible, and unless actively supported by the United States would be accompanied by serious disaster and the disorganization of all business interests. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 Again, Nathan has no good explanation for this disorganization when Sandy presses him. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 The city focused heavily on youth violence prevention when killings spiked several years ago, but the effort has seen budget cuts and disorganization under Mayor Mike Johnston, McMillan said. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 20 July 2026 The chaos of a cluttered home may lead to a lack thereof—and that's when disorganization can cause stress in pets. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

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Noun

When sales came back down to earth, Guitar Center had the wrong merchandise on hand, a problem that was hard to remedy as Chinese factory shutdowns caused supply chain chaos.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Sharp shift from chaos The researchers adjusted how frequently each process occurred to determine which behavior dominated.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of chaos

Noun

The latter was one of the assistant coaches most responsible for leaving said mess that Mora was brought in to clean up in the first place.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Coffee spills, muddy shoes, pet mishaps, and everyday messes don’t have to turn into decorating disasters.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of mess

Noun

Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.

— Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of jumble

Noun

According to MedlinePlus, symptoms can include a sudden severe headache, sudden dizziness or trouble walking, sudden confusion, and sudden numbness or weakness in the face.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026
Other online missives expressed optimism, but many revealed some combination of grief, confusion, and fear.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of confusion

Noun

And look at the Johnson-less segments, like the overlong Weekend Update (more on that later) — or especially the stale-as-hell midterm ads political cold open, another excuse to run through all the usual impressions.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
Season 1 of The Watcher followed the Brannock family who moved into what was supposed to be their suburban dream home, and quickly became a living hell.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of hell

Noun

The study also found that greater night-to-night sleep irregularity and more wakefulness during the night were associated with higher risks of several conditions, including anxiety and substance use disorders.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Argenx has racked up a series of wins in autoimmune disorders en route to becoming one of the world’s largest biotechs based on market cap.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of disorder

Noun

Government forces have since overcome their initial disarray and stopped further Houthi advances.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
And nowhere is that fact clearer than Castle Leoch, where not just the Scots are in disarray, not just Clan MacKenzie, but the MacKenzie siblings.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

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