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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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Two Portuguese and a British man were arrested on Friday following a fight at the Champions League fan festival site and charged with disorderly conduct.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“That would be consistent with Brent crude prices reaching an all-time nominal peak, and could require more disorderly and economically damaging cuts to oil demand,” Hussain adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

An almost dreamy expression came over his disorderly features.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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