disorganisation

IPA/dɪˌsɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
IPA/dɪˌsɔːr.ɡə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/

disorganisation — noun

1. A state where things are messy, confused, or not arranged in a sensible way.

1.名詞B2
釋義

A state where things are messy, confused, or not arranged in a sensible way.

例句

Mia found the disorganisation of the charity event impossible to work with.

disorganisation of [event]

The disorganisation of the hospital's supply room delayed three surgeries that morning.

同義詞
  • chaos

    stronger — suggests a complete breakdown where nothing works

  • disorder

    more formal; often used in medical or legal contexts

  • mess

    informal, everyday word for physical untidiness

  • confusion

    emphasises lack of clarity rather than physical disorder

反義詞

文法句型

disorganisation + of + [system/event/place]

disorganisation + at + [place]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2 (POOR PLANNING SKILL): this sense describes the messy state of a system, event, or place — not a person's character trait.

常見錯誤

❌The event was a disorganisation.
✅The event was chaotic.' or 'There was complete disorganisation at the event.
💡'disorganisation' is uncountable; never use 'a disorganisation.'
❌His room was in complete disorganisation.
✅His room was in a state of complete disorganisation.
💡when describing a specific physical space, use 'a state of disorganisation.'

2. The inability to arrange tasks, time, or objects in a clear and effective way.

2.名詞B2
釋義

The inability to arrange tasks, time, or objects in a clear and effective way.

例句

Gabriel's disorganisation meant he often arrived at meetings without the right papers.

possessive + disorganisation as a personal trait

Paloma lost the client because her disorganisation made her miss two deadlines in a row.

同義詞
  • inefficiency

    focuses on wasted time and effort rather than the mental habit

  • sloppiness

    informal and more judgmental; implies carelessness

反義詞

文法句型

[person]'s + disorganisation

disorganisation + causes/leads to + [problem]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (LACK OF ORDER): this sense describes a person's habitual inability to plan — not the state of a physical space or system.

常見錯誤

❌I have a disorganisation.
✅I struggle with disorganisation.
💡'disorganisation' is uncountable; do not use an article with it.
❌He is disorganisation.
✅He is disorganised.
💡'disorganisation' is the noun form; use 'disorganised' for the adjective.