adj
Meaning 1
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
Meaning relationships
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adj
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
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adj
Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
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adj
Offensive to good morals and public decency.
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Topics: law
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adv
In a confused or lawless manner.
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noun
A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
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adjective
undisciplined and unruly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: orderly
adjective satellite
completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: chaotic
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adjective satellite
in utter disorder
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: higgledy-piggledy, hugger-mugger, jumbled, topsy-turvy
Antonyms: none provided
History
From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
From disorder + -ly (adverbial suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
Across languages
32 source translations are retained for this English entry.