Disorderly

Quick meaning: Disorderly is an adjective meaning Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

Meaning

Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

More Meanings

1. Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
2. Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
3. (law) Offensive to good morals and public decency.
4. A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
5. In a confused or lawless manner.

Example Sentences

a disorderly house

disorderly people; disorderly assemblies

The books and papers are in a disorderly state.

This one is surmounted by a clock-tower with a bent weather-vane - the latter being the only disorderly object in sight.

Word Forms

• disorderlies

Synonyms for disorderly

Depending on context, synonyms include chaotic, cluttered, messy, ree-raw, riotous, sluttish.

Antonyms for disorderly

Common opposites include orderly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chaotic, higgledy-piggledy, jumbled, unruly, untidy, hugger-mugger.

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