adjective
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untidy; irregular
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uncontrolled; unruly
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law violating public peace or order
adverb
Other Word Forms
- disorderliness noun
- undisorderly adjective
Etymology
Origin of disorderly
Example Sentences
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His counsel is always opportune: “To live peacefully with those that are harsh and perverse, or disorderly, or such as oppose us, is a great grace, and highly commendable and manly.”
“Two officers were injured. Two violent rioters were arrested and were charged with assault on federal officers and disorderly conduct,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times
But the emphasis has shifted from reigniting speculation to preventing a disorderly unwind—a choice that limits upside while capping systemic risk.
From Barron's
A total of 19% of investors cite a disorderly rise in bond yields as the biggest tail risk.
An AI bubble, however, remains the market’s biggest “tail risk” according to the December survey, followed by worries over a disorderly surge in bond yields and a renewed quickening of inflation pressures.
From Barron's
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