Definitions

disorderly

[dis-awr-der-lee] / dɪsˈɔr dər li /

ADJECTIVE

messy, untidy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chaotic disorganized jumbled undisciplined

WEAK

all over the place cluttered confused dislocated heterogeneous indiscriminate irregular mixed-up out of step out of whack out-of-control scattered scrambled slovenly topsy-turvy tumult uncombed unkempt unmethodical unrestrained unsystematic untrained

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ordered organized systematic

WEAK

arranged behaved conforming disciplined manageable neat orderly systematized trim well-behaved

ADJECTIVE

causing trouble; unlawful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disruptive fractious raucous rebellious rowdy unruly

WEAK

boisterous disobedient drunk indisciplined intemperate noisy obstreperous off-base on-a-tear out of line out-of-order refractory riotous stormy termagant turbulent uncompliant uncontrollable ungovernable unmanageable wayward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm compliant obedient quiet

WEAK

arranged behaved conforming disciplined manageable neat ordered orderly organized systematized trim well-behaved

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“We run the risk of some outright selling, a more disorderly market,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But Gespass had video proof that the prosecution’s argument about Gamble’s disorderly conduct was absurd.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

One of those was US rapper Lil TJay, real name Tione Jayden Merritt, who has been charged with disorderly conduct.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

For me, it’s an off-putting and disorderly mess.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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