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disorderly.

Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/UK
  1. Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

    The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
  2. Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.

  3. Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.

    disorderly people; disorderly assemblies
  4. Offensive to good morals and public decency.

    a disorderly house
Where this word comes from

From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.

noun/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/UK
  1. A person who acts in a disorderly manner.

Where this word comes from

From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.

adv/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/UK
  1. In a confused or lawless manner.

Where this word comes from

From disorder + -ly (adverbial suffix) or from dis- + orderly.

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