disorderly Synonyms
disorderly Meaning
disorderly (a)
undisciplined and unruly
disorderly (s)
in utter disorder
completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
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.
disorderly (adv.)
In a disorderly manner; without law or order; irregularly; confusedly.
disorderly Sentence Examples
- The soldiers were in a disorderly retreat, their ranks broken and their morale shattered.
- The disorderly mob of protesters surged forward, chanting slogans and waving placards.
- The classroom was in a disorderly state, with papers and books strewn all over the floor.
- The patient's room was in a disorderly state, with clothes and medical supplies scattered everywhere.
- The meeting was a disorderly affair, with people talking over each other and no one paying attention.
- The disorderly conduct of the students led to their suspension from school.
- The police were called to break up the disorderly gathering of people outside the concert venue.
- The disorderly behavior of the passengers on the plane led to a delay in takeoff.
- The disorderly scenes at the football match led to several arrests.
- The disorderly conduct of the politician led to a loss of public confidence.
FAQs About the word disorderly
undisciplined and unruly, in utter disorder, completely unordered and unpredictable and confusingNot in order; marked by disorder; disarranged; immethodical; as
anarchic, illegal, criminal, unruly, rebellious,anarchical, wrongful, unlawful, riotous, defiant
orderly, legal, legal, lawful, lawful, orderly, law-abiding, legitimate,legitimate, law-abiding
The soldiers were in a disorderly retreat, their ranks broken and their morale shattered.
The disorderly mob of protesters surged forward, chanting slogans and waving placards.
The classroom was in a disorderly state, with papers and books strewn all over the floor.
The patient's room was in a disorderly state, with clothes and medical supplies scattered everywhere.
