disorganization

[ dis-awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuh n ]

/ dɪsˌɔr gə nəˈzeɪ ʃən /

a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.

the absence of organization or orderly arrangement; disarrangement; disorder.

Origin of disorganization

1785–95; < French désorganisation, equivalent to désorganis(er) to disorganize + -ation -ation

I am scared that, like me, they will arrive and see a frenzy of disorganization, fear and, most frightening, quarantine.

Quarantine Turns Ebola Heroes Into Pariahs |Russell Saunders |October 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But “he was so shocked by the disorganization and lack of seriousness that he submitted his papers to retire.”

The CIA’s Wrong: Arming Rebels Works |Christopher Dickey |October 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Maybe this is just another manifestation of Democratic disorganization.

Why Is Progressive Hero Bill de Blasio Throwing Charter Schools Out of New York City? |Conor P. Williams |March 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He fell victim to his own ignorance, disorganization, and inability to deal with sexual-harassment allegations.

Why Herman Cain Failed to Salvage His Presidential Campaign |Howard Kurtz |December 3, 2011 |DAILY BEAST

Carla Murphy looks at the challenges ahead, including corruption, hurricane season, and disorganization.

Wyclef's Mission Impossible |Carla Murphy |August 7, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
At times rival kings of some other race arose and probably produced some disorganization.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 |Various
Of course, the immediate upset is tremendous—the disorganization, and all that sort of thing.

Tales of the Five Towns |Arnold Bennett
Each one of them is a measure of so much waste, so much failure and lack of momentum, so much disorder and disorganization.

The Psychology of Nations |G.E. Partridge
Disorganization in releasing groups of complexes from control may even permit the formation of independent organizations.

Introduction to the Science of Sociology |Robert E. Park
On one side the morphine habit; on the other, dementia from the constant excitement and disorganization of the brain.

Conscience, Complete |Hector Malot

disorganization

[ dĭs-ôr′gə-nĭ-zā′shən ]

The destruction of an organ or tissue causing loss of function.