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Definitions for disorderly
dɪsˈɔr dər lidis·or·der·ly

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. disorderlyadjective

    undisciplined and unruly

    "disorderly youths"; "disorderly conduct"

  2. disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, hugger-mugger, jumbled, topsy-turvyadjective

    in utter disorder

    "a disorderly pile of clothes"

  3. chaotic, disorderlyadjective

    completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing

Wiktionary

  1. disorderlyadjective

    Not in order; causing disorder; unorganized

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Disorderlyadjective

    Etymology: from disorder.

    Those obsolete laws of Henry I. were but disorderly, confused, and general things; rather cases and shells of administration than institutions. Matthew Hale.

    His thoughts, which are the pictures and results of passions, are generally such as naturally arise from those disorderly motions of our spirits. Dryden.

    A disorderly multitude, contending with the body of the legislature, is like a man in a fit, under the conduct of one in the fulness of his health and strength. Addison.

    They thought it the extremest of evils to put themselves at the mercy of those hungry and disorderly people. Francis Bacon, H. VII.

    He reproved them for their disorderly assemblies, against the peaceable people of the realms. John Hayward.

  2. Disorderlyadverb

    Etymology: from disorder.

    Naked savages fighting disorderly with stones, by appointment of their commanders, may truly and absolutely be said to war. Walter Raleigh, Essays.

    We behaved not ourselves disorderly among you. 2 Thess. iii.

ChatGPT

  1. disorderly

    Disorderly refers to a condition or behavior characterized by a lack of organization, control, or coherence. It often implies chaos, messiness, unruliness, or a breach of peace or public order, particularly in conducts that are disruptive or against established rules or norms.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Disorderlyadjective

    not in order; marked by disorder; disarranged; immethodical; as, the books and papers are in a disorderly state

  2. Disorderlyadjective

    not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind

  3. Disorderlyadjective

    not complying with the restraints of order and law; tumultuous; unruly; lawless; turbulent; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies

  4. Disorderlyadjective

    offensive to good morals and public decency; notoriously offensive; as, a disorderly house

  5. Disorderlyadverb

    in a disorderly manner; without law or order; irregularly; confusedly

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of disorderly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of disorderly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of disorderly in a Sentence

  1. New York:

    While the Yankees appreciate the spirit and passion of our fans in our various rivalries — especially with the Red Sox – reckless, disorderly and dangerous behavior that puts the safety of players, field staff or fellow fans in jeopardy will not be tolerated, there is absolutely no place for it at Yankee Stadium. The safety of everyone at Yankee Stadium, including guests in the stands and players on the field, will always be the top priority for the Yankees organization every time we open our doors.

  2. Rhode Island:

    Following the demonstration, the Rhode Island State Police and Providence Police Department received complaints of physical assaults that occurred during the demonstration. As the result of a joint investigation between the two agencies, a Providence Police Patrolman, identified as Jeann Lugo, age 35, was arrested on a State Police affidavit and arrest warrant on the charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct.

  3. Alan Alexander Milne:

    One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.

  4. The SFC:

    As short selling may exacerbate selling pressure, there is a general concern that the use of short selling in combination with abusive trading strategies will increase the risk of a disorderly market.

  5. John Wraith:

    The United Kingdom's The United Kingdom and the markets are reacting very violently, [ because ] the risks of a more disorderly situation are increasing and are very material.

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