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1disorderly
adverb dis·or·der·ly \-ˈȯrd-ər-lē\
Definition of DISORDERLY
archaic : in a disorderly manner
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First Known Use of DISORDERLY
1560
2disorderly
adjective
: causing a problem especially in a public place by making a lot of noise, behaving violently, etc.
: not neat or orderly
Full Definition of DISORDERLY
1
: engaged in conduct offensive to public order <charged with being drunk and disorderly>
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First Known Use of DISORDERLY
1555
Related to DISORDERLY
- Synonyms
- anarchic (also anarchical), lawless, lawbreaking, unruly
- Antonyms
- law-abiding, orderly
DISORDERLY Defined for Kids
disorderly
adjective dis·or·der·ly \dis-ˈȯr-dər-lē\
Definition of DISORDERLY for Kids
1
: not behaving quietly or well : unruly <disorderly students>
2
: not neat or orderly <a disorderly desk>
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