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disorderly
[ dis-awr-der-lee ]
/ dɪsˈɔr dər li /
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adjective
adverb
in a disorderly manner.
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OTHER WORDS FROM disorderly
dis·or·der·li·ness, nounun·dis·or·der·ly, adjectiveWords nearby disorderly
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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, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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