What does disorderly mean?
Disorderly means Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray..
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/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ · adjective
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray..
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.
disorderly people; disorderly assemblies
The teacher sat at one end of the bench, with a meek little fellow by his side. When the others were disorderly, this young martyr received a rap; intended, probably, as a sample of what the rest might expect, if they didn't amend.
The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.”
a disorderly house
The police are allowed one shilling a-head upon all disorderlies who are discharged by the magistrates upon payment of expenses. The number so discharged are about a third of the number in custody.
Use disorderly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Disorderly means Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray..
Common synonyms include chaotic, cluttered, disorderly, messy.
Possible antonyms include orderly.
The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
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