disorderly

[ dis-awr-der-lee ]
/ dɪsˈɔr dər li /
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adjective

characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.
unruly; turbulent; tumultuous: a disorderly mob.
Law. contrary to public order or morality.

adverb

in a disorderly manner.

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Origin of disorderly

First recorded in 1555–65; dis-1 + orderly

OTHER WORDS FROM disorderly

dis·or·der·li·ness, nounun·dis·or·der·ly, adjective

Words nearby disorderly

disomic, disoperation, disopyramide, disorder, disordered, disorderly, disorderly conduct, disorderly house, disorderly person, disorganization, disorganize
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Words related to disorderly

chaotic, undisciplined, disorganized, jumbled, fractious, rowdy, rebellious, raucous, disruptive, unruly, confused, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, irregular, scattered, slovenly, topsy-turvy, tumult, unkempt, unrestrained

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British Dictionary definitions for disorderly

disorderly
/ (dɪsˈɔːdəlɪ) /

adjective

untidy; irregular
uncontrolled; unruly
law violating public peace or order

adverb

in an irregular or confused manner

Derived forms of disorderly

disorderliness, noun
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