dis|or|der|ly

dis|or|der|ly
dis|or|der|ly «dihs R duhr lee», adjective, adverb, noun.
–adj.
1. not orderly; untidy; confused: »

The troops fled in a disorderly retreat. An untidy, messy room is disorderly.

SYNONYM(S): irregular.
2. causing disorder; making a disturbance; breaking rules; unruly: »

A disorderly mob ran through the streets, shouting and breaking windows.

SYNONYM(S): lawless, riotous.
3. Law. against the law; contrary to good morals or decency. See also disorderly conduct. (Cf.disorderly conduct)
–adv.
in a disorderly manner.
–n.
= disorderly person. (Cf.disorderly person)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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