disorderly

/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/

DꞮSƆː · də · li (3 syllables)

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Definition

Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

Etymology

From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.

Example Sentences

  • "The books and papers are in a disorderly state."
  • "This one is surmounted by a clock-tower with a bent weather-vane - the latter being the only disorderly object in sight."
  • "disorderly people; disorderly assemblies"
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