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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

"It's been a more orderly and calmer affair across markets, with growing signs that traders are ready to re-engage with pro-risk positions and sell equity index volatility," said Pepperstone's Chris Weston.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

MRI diffusion scans show more orderly water movement in the tissue, reflecting stronger and more coordinated connections.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025

Saturday's release was more orderly, but retained the presentational elements that sought to project that Hamas remains the governing force in Gaza.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025

We’d like to pay less for it and get our money’s worth on some more orderly, businesslike schedule.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas