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Meaning of 'disorderly' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Disorderly [ a.]
- Not in order; marked by disorder; disarranged; immethodical; as, 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; tumultuous; unruly; lawless; turbulent; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies.
- Offensive to good morals and public decency; notoriously offensive; as, a disorderly house.
2 . Disorderly [ adv.]
- In a disorderly manner; without law or order; irregularly; confusedly.

Meaning of 'disorderly' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . disorderly [ a]
Meaning (1):
- undisciplined and unruly
Example in sentence:
  • disorderly conduct;
  • disorderly youths
2 . disorderly [ s]
Meaning (2):
- in utter disorder
Example in sentence:
  • a disorderly pile of clothes

Nearby Words:

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