Sekirov Dictionary

disorderly

/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/

adjective 4
adverb 1
noun 1
forms 3

adjective4

•
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
- The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
•
Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
- The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.” — 2024
Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
Offensive to good morals and public decency.

adverb1

In a confused or lawless manner.

noun1

•
A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
- The police are allowed one shilling a-head upon all disorderlies who are discharged by the magistrates upon payment of expenses. The number so discharged are about a third of the number in custody. — 1843

forms

disorderlies · more disorderly · most disorderly

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