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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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He and three others were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

In the past, that’s how financial market selloffs have turned disorderly.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

A total of 19% of investors cite a disorderly rise in bond yields as the biggest tail risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Hillsdale was upon her before she knew it, a tangled, disorderly mess of dirty houses and crooked streets.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson