disorderly
English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/
Adjective
disorderly (comparative more disorderly, superlative most disorderly)
- Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
- The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
- Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
- Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
- disorderly people; disorderly assemblies
- (law) Offensive to good morals and public decency.
- a disorderly house
Derived terms
Translations
not in order
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Noun
disorderly (plural disorderlies)
- A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
- 1843, Parliamentary Papers (volumes 25-26, page 140)
- The police are allowed one shilling a-head upon all disorderlies who are discharged by the magistrates upon payment of expenses. The number so discharged are about a third of the number in custody.
- 1843, Parliamentary Papers (volumes 25-26, page 140)
Adverb
disorderly (comparative more disorderly, superlative most disorderly)
- In a confused or lawless manner.
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