disorderly
dihs-AW-duh-lee
Disorderly (adjective) means Messy or lacking any clear organization. Example: “The room was left in a disorderly state after the party.”
adjective
1
Messy or lacking any clear organization.
"The room was left in a disorderly state after the party."
2
Unruly or breaking rules of public behavior.
"He was arrested for disorderly conduct outside the bar."
How to use disorderly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither messy/unorganized, or, in a legal sense, behaving in a way that disturbs public order.
Common pairings
disorderly conduct
disorderly crowd
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Word forms
- Plural
- disorderlies
- Comparative
- more disorderly
- Superlative
- most disorderly
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Etymology
From disorder plus the adjective-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “disorderly” mean?
The word “disorderly” means messy or lacking any clear organization. In plain terms, either messy/unorganized, or, in a legal sense, behaving in a way that disturbs public order.
How do you pronounce “disorderly”?
“Disorderly” is pronounced dihs-AW-duh-lee (/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “disorderly” in a sentence?
Here is “disorderly” used in a sentence: “The room was left in a disorderly state after the party.”
What is another word for “disorderly”?
Words with a similar meaning to “disorderly” include chaotic, cluttered, messy, ree-raw, riotous and tempestuous.
What is the opposite of “disorderly”?
The opposite of “disorderly” — its antonyms — is orderly.
What part of speech is “disorderly”?
“Disorderly” is an adjective.
Is “disorderly” a common word?
“Disorderly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “disorderly” have?
“Disorderly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: messy or lacking any clear organization.
