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- [dis-awr-der-lee]
- /dɪsˈɔr dər li/
- /dɪˈsɔː.dəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-awr-der-lee]
- /dɪsˈɔr dər li/
Definitions of disorderly word
- adjective disorderly characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk. 1
- adjective disorderly unruly; turbulent; tumultuous: a disorderly mob. 1
- adjective disorderly Law. contrary to public order or morality. 1
- adverb disorderly in a disorderly manner. 1
- noun disorderly Lacking organization; untidy. 1
- adjective disorderly rowdy, unruly 1
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Origin of disorderly
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; dis-1 + orderly
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Parts of speech for Disorderly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disorderly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disorderly
adj disorderly
- chaotic — Something that is chaotic is in a state of complete disorder and confusion.
- undisciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
- jumbled — to mix in a confused mass; put or throw together without order: You've jumbled up all the cards.
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
adjective disorderly
- muddled — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
- messy — characterized by a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: a messy room.
- higgledy-piggledy — in a jumbled, confused, or disorderly manner; helter-skelter.
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- disordered — lacking organization or in confusion; disarranged.
adverb disorderly
- ferociously — savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel: a ferocious beating.
- hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- wildly — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
- helter-skelter — in headlong and disorderly haste: The children ran helter-skelter all over the house.
- unmindful — not mindful; unaware; heedless; forgetful; careless; neglectful: unmindful of obligations.
Antonyms for disorderly
adj disorderly
- ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.
- organized — affiliated in an organization, especially a union: organized dockworkers.
- systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- manageable — that can be managed; governable; tractable; contrivable.
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