disorderly.
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
Meaning & usage
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
disorderly people; disorderly assemblies
Offensive to good morals and public decency.
a disorderly house
Where this word comes from
From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
Where this word comes from
From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
In a confused or lawless manner.
Where this word comes from
From disorder + -ly (adverbial suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
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