unorganized

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

un- +‎ organized

Adjective[edit]

unorganized (comparative more unorganized, superlative most unorganized)

  1. Not organized: not having been organized.
    1. (US, law) (of a territory) Lacking a normal system of government.
      Palmyra Atoll is an unorganized territory.
    2. Not unionized.
      Synonym: ununionized
      Antonyms: organized, unionized

Usage notes[edit]

  • Unorganized does not have the negative connotations of disorganized.

Derived terms[edit]

Related terms[edit]

  • unorganized militia (especially US): Citizens liable for military service but not (yet) organized on a military basis.
  • disorganized (a negative term indicating inadequate organization)

Translations[edit]

unorganized — see unorganised
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