disorderly
[ dis-awr-der-lee ]
/ dɪsˈɔr dər li /
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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disorderly
/ (dɪsˈɔːdəlɪ) /
adjective
untidy; irregular
uncontrolled; unruly
law violating public peace or order
adverb
in an irregular or confused manner
Derived Formsdisorderliness, noun
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Word Origin and History for disorderly
disorderly
1580s, "opposed to moral order," also "opposed to legal authority;" see dis- + orderly (adj.). The meaning "untidy" is attested from 1630s; the older senses are those in disorderly house, disorderly conduct, etc.
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