disorderly

[dis-awr-der-lee] / dɪsˈɔr dər li /

ADJECTIVE

messy, untidy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chaotic disorganized jumbled undisciplined

WEAK

all over the place cluttered confused dislocated heterogeneous indiscriminate irregular mixed-up out of step out of whack out-of-control scattered scrambled slovenly topsy-turvy tumult uncombed unkempt unmethodical unrestrained unsystematic untrained

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ordered organized systematic

WEAK

arranged behaved conforming disciplined manageable neat orderly systematized trim well-behaved

ADJECTIVE

causing trouble; unlawful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disruptive fractious raucous rebellious rowdy unruly

WEAK

boisterous disobedient drunk indisciplined intemperate noisy obstreperous off-base on-a-tear out of line out-of-order refractory riotous stormy termagant turbulent uncompliant uncontrollable ungovernable unmanageable wayward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm compliant obedient quiet

WEAK

arranged behaved conforming disciplined manageable neat ordered orderly organized systematized trim well-behaved

Example Sentences

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Mr. Tillis said the disorderly approach, including in Minneapolis, is “beginning to get the American people to think that deporting people is wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

They said the disorderly market for gas pricing threatens the eurozone’s industrial consumption.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

It also brings them in line with race and religion, which already have defined charges, such as racially-aggravated disorderly behaviour.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

But the emphasis has shifted from reigniting speculation to preventing a disorderly unwind—a choice that limits upside while capping systemic risk.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

For me, it’s an off-putting and disorderly mess.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

disorderly

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