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shambolic

[ sham-bol-ik ]

adjective

Chiefly British Informal.
  1. very disorganized; messy or confused:

    I’ve had a shambolic year, the worst ever.



shambolic

/ ʃæˈɒɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    completely disorganized; chaotic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shambolic1

First recorded in 1960–65; alteration of shambles (in the sense “a disordered place”); probably on the model of symbolic ( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of shambolic1

C20: irregularly formed from shambles
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Example Sentences

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Despite the massive amount of damage his shambolic first 100 days has already caused and will likely continue to cause for some time, none of that is actually working.

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Little-Pengelly described the handling of the issue as "utterly shambolic", adding that it was a "significant and controversial" matter which needed Executive approval.

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Both students also said they were disappointed at their Guild of Students, with Ms Ali labelling their lack of support as "shambolic".

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She was in charge on the field when England exited the T20 World Cup at the hands of West Indies in shambolic fashion last year after Knight was injured while batting.

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In evidence sent to the inquiry, victims and their lawyers criticised the length of time it was taking and described "shambolic" and "chaotic" meetings, with problems starting before and continuing after July's election.

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