1Torn apart or in complete disarray; a state in which a group, organization, or discussion fragments and loses cohesion.
指導力が欠けていたため、プロジェクトは四分五裂になってしまった。
Because leadership was lacking, the project fell apart into pieces.
党内の対立で政党は四分五裂し、有力な方針を示せなくなった。
Due to internal conflict, the party split apart and could no longer present a strong policy.
会議で意見がまとまらず、議論は四分五裂したままだ。
Opinions couldn't be unified at the meeting, and the discussion remained fragmented.