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dis⋅or⋅der⋅ly

  [dis-awr-der-lee]
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–adjective
1. characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.
2. unruly; turbulent; tumultuous: a disorderly mob.
3. Law. contrary to public order or morality.
–adverb
4. in a disorderly manner.
Origin:
1555–65; dis- 1 + orderly

Related forms:
dis⋅or⋅der⋅li⋅ness, noun
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dis·or·der·ly   (dĭs-ôr'dər-lē)   
adj.  

  1. Lacking regular or logical order or arrangement: a disorderly pile of clothes.

  2. Undisciplined; unruly: disorderly youths.

  3. Law Disturbing the public peace or decorum.

dis·or'der·li·ness n.
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