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more orderly

ADJECTIVE

methodical, organized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

businesslike formal neat precise regulated scientific systematic thorough tidy

STRONG

clean regular slick trim uniform

WEAK

alike all together arranged careful conventional correct exact fixed framed in apple-pie order in good shape in order in shape methodic neat as button neat as pin set-up shipshape spick-and-span systematized to rights together uncluttered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chaotic confused disorderly disorganized sloppy slovenly

STRONG

changing inconsistent rough

WEAK

bad complicated misbehaving unmethodical unruly unsystematic untidy

ADJECTIVE

well-behaved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calm disciplined law-abiding manageable nonviolent quiet restrained tranquil

WEAK

at peace controlled decorous docile obedient peaceable submissive well-mannered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agitated loud noisy turbulent violent wild

WEAK

bad complicated disorderly disorganized misbehaving unmethodical unruly unsystematic untidy

Example Sentences

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It will be more orderly and less chaotic, less driven by impulse and vendetta, more discriminating between allies and adversaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

She anticipates this is "likely to lead to lower overall tariff rates and a more orderly imposition of future tariffs."

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Wounds treated in this way showed collagen fibers that were more orderly and better organized, creating a stronger support framework that helps the skin regain its strength and integrity.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

Some argue that the mine should be opened again, but only so that it can then be closed down again in a more orderly manner.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

It was essentially just a confusing mass of numbers, but Hutton noticed that if he used a pencil to connect points of equal height, it all became much more orderly.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson