Basic Details
Word: Disorganised
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not arranged in a tidy or systematic way; messy or confused.
Synonyms: Chaotic, cluttered, messy
Antonyms: Organised, tidy, systematic
Idioms and Phrases
- Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater: Be careful not to remove something valuable while trying to get rid of something disorganised. Example: "While cleaning his room, he almost threw out his important notes he should remember not to throw the baby out with the bathwater."
- Like herding cats: Describing a situation that is very disorganised and difficult to manage. Example: "Trying to get the kids to clean up their toys was like herding cats!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: My desk was so disorganised that I couldn't find my homework book.
Example 2: The disorganised room made it hard for him to concentrate on studying for his exams.
Example 3: After the party, the living room looked disorganised with toys and snacks all over the floor.
Fun Fact
The word "disorganised" often implies a sense of confusion, but it is also frequently used to describe creative spaces where ideas are flowing freely, even if they appear messy at first glance!
Famous Quote
"For every minute spent organising, an hour is earned." Benjamin Franklin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disorganised" mean?
a) Arranged neatly
b) Not arranged in a tidy way
c) Very clean
d) Unknown
Answer: b) Not arranged in a tidy way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disorganised"?
a) Orderly
b) Chaotic
c) Polished
d) Neat
Answer: b) Chaotic
3. What is an antonym of "disorganised"?
a) Jumbled
b) Systematic
c) Confused
d) Cluttered
Answer: b) Systematic
4. Which sentence uses "disorganised" correctly?
a) The disorganised book was read every night.
b) She enjoyed the disorganised beauty of the wildflowers.
c) He found his shoes in the disorganised cupboard.
d) Disorganised people will always win competitions.
Answer: c) He found his shoes in the disorganised cupboard.
5. Which idiom suggests a situation that is very disorganised?
a) Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater
b) You can't have your cake and eat it too
c) Like herding cats
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: c) Like herding cats
