What does disorderly mean?
Definitions for disorderly
dɪsˈɔr dər lidis·or·der·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word disorderly.
Princeton's WordNet
disorderlyadjective
undisciplined and unruly
"disorderly youths"; "disorderly conduct"
disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, hugger-mugger, jumbled, topsy-turvyadjective
in utter disorder
"a disorderly pile of clothes"
chaotic, disorderlyadjective
completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
Wiktionary
disorderlyadjective
Not in order; causing disorder; unorganized
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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.
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
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
Disorderlyadjective
not in order; marked by disorder; disarranged; immethodical; as, the books and papers are in a disorderly state
Disorderlyadjective
not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind
Disorderlyadjective
not complying with the restraints of order and law; tumultuous; unruly; lawless; turbulent; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies
Disorderlyadjective
offensive to good morals and public decency; notoriously offensive; as, a disorderly house
Disorderlyadverb
in a disorderly manner; without law or order; irregularly; confusedly
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of disorderly in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of disorderly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of disorderly in a Sentence
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.
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.
If there’s ever a scenario where someone is given jail or prison time for doing something that is disorderly, which normally you wouldn’t face real jail time for if you’re a first offender, it would be a case like this, the ripple effect of what he did here, by causing any future victim to be called into question and be treated like a suspect.
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso:
In line with previous commitments by G7 and G20, I said stability in exchange rates is extremely important as excess volatility and disorderly movements would hurt the economy.
Accepting responsibility is the first step in working to make amends for my lapse in judgement. I am truly sorry for the pain that my actions have caused, and while they are not representative of who I am, I understand that I have to earn back the trust and respect of those around me, there remains the possibility that the league could impose discipline for Maxwell’s guilty plea to disorderly conduct. Typically MLB waits to see outcome of legal process before making a decision.
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