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Definitions

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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Two Portuguese and a British man were arrested on Friday following a fight at the Champions League fan festival site and charged with disorderly conduct.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Owners say the bans have reduced violence and disorderly gatherings—to the relief of most shoppers—without having a noticeable impact on sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Instead, they were dealing with the more basic matter of whether Gamble had been disorderly, breached the peace, and/or resisted arrest.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I do not know how you lay out orderly plans for this kind of activity, but I suppose you could find out by looking through the disorderly records of the past hundred years.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

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