Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

disorderly

adjective
/dɪsˈɔːdərli/
Definition
characterized by a lack of order or organization.
Examples
  • The children were being disorderly and jumping around the classroom.
  • She couldn’t focus in the disorderly room filled with papers and clothes.
  • The crowd became disorderly as the concert approached its end.
Meaning
Disorderly refers to a state in which things are not arranged in a neat or structured manner. It can describe behavior that is chaotic or not in accordance with established rules and norms.
Synonyms
  • chaotic
  • unruly
  • untidy
  • disorganized
  • messy