Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

disorderly

/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.15 in modern English

Syllables: dis-or-der-ly
IPA: /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

adj

Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.

adj

Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.

adj

Offensive to good morals and public decency.

noun

A person who acts in a disorderly manner.

adv

In a confused or lawless manner.

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"
"The teacher sat at one end of the bench, with a meek little fellow by his side. When the others were disorderly, this young martyr received a rap; intended, probably, as a sample of what the rest might expect, if they didn't amend."
"The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.”"
"a disorderly house"

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Prefix: dis-
Suffix: disorder

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/

Inflected Forms

more disorderly (comparative) most disorderly (superlative) disorderlies (plural)

Derived Forms

disorderlily disorderliness undisorderly

Phrases

disorderly conduct disorderly house drunk and disorderly

Frequently Paired Words

disorder

Synonyms

chaotic cluttered disorderly messy ree-raw riotous sluttish tempestuous tumultuary tumultuous turbulent untidy

Antonyms

orderly

Rhymes With

orderly

Questions

How do you pronounce disorderly?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/.
What does disorderly mean?: Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
Where does disorderly come from?: From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.

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