unorganized

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not formed into a structured, coordinated, or formally governed whole

   The campaign began as an unorganized collection of local protests.

2. 2
   adj

   not represented by or belonging to a labor union

   The agreement did not cover unorganized workers at smaller factories.

Formed from un-, 'not,' + organized, the past participle of organize. Organize ultimately comes from Greek organon, 'tool or instrument.' Unlike disorganized, which often implies disorder, unorganized can simply mean that no formal structure or organization has been created.

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