Disorderly

/dɪsˈɔːrdərli/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a state of disorder or lack of organization.

The office was in complete disorderly, making it hard to find important documents.

adjective

characterized by lack of order or organization; chaotic.

The children left the room in a disorderly state after the fun activity.

not behaving in a controlled or orderly manner; unruly.

The disorderly crowd pushed against the barriers, causing several to fall.

contrary to public order; disorderly conduct.

He was arrested for disorderly conduct after shouting profanities in the street.

Late Middle English, from dis- + orderly.

disorderly conduct

Behavior that disrupts public peace or violates laws.

disorderly house

A place that is messy and unkempt, or a brothel.

orderly

In a neat, tidy, or methodical way.

disorder

A state of confusion or lack of order.

Rowdy

That party got a bit rowdy and everyone was being disorderly.

Wild

The concert turned wild with the crowd being disorderly.