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tastelessly-organized

|taste-less-ly-or-gan-ized|

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/ˈteɪstləsli ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

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/ˈteɪstləsli ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

poorly arranged

Etymology
Etymology Information

'tastelessly-organized' is a compound word formed from 'tastelessly' and 'organized'. 'Tastelessly' originates from 'tasteless', which comes from the Old English 'tæst', meaning 'to touch, taste'. 'Organized' comes from the Greek 'organon', meaning 'tool, instrument'.

Historical Evolution

The word 'tastelessly' evolved from the Old English 'tæst', while 'organized' evolved from the Greek 'organon'. The combination of these words into 'tastelessly-organized' is a modern English construct.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'tasteless' referred to lacking flavor, but it evolved to mean lacking aesthetic appeal. 'Organized' has maintained its meaning of being arranged or structured.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

arranged or structured in a manner lacking aesthetic appeal or sophistication.

The room was tastelessly-organized, with mismatched furniture and clashing colors.

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Last updated: 2025/03/05 19:27