disorderly in English
- disorderly⇄adj. 1. not orderly; untidy; confused.
Ex. The troops fled in a disorderly retreat. An untidy, messy room is disorderly.
(SYN) irregular.
2. causing disorder; making a disturbance; breaking rules; unruly.
Ex. A disorderly mob ra - disorderly⇄adv. in a disorderly manner.
- disorderly⇄disorderly, adjective, adverb, noun.
- disorderly⇄noun disorderly person.
disorderly in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
disorderly in Hindi हिन्दी
disorderly in Maithili মৈথিলী
disorderly in Sindhi سنڌي
disorderly
Part of Speech
Adjective, Adverb
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈɔːrdərli/
Definitions
- Lacking order or organization; untidy.
- Characterized by unruly or disruptive behavior.
- Contrary to public order or decency.
Usage Examples
- The disorderly room was filled with scattered papers.
- He was arrested for disorderly conduct at the protest.
- The files were stacked in a disorderly fashion.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English disordreli, influenced by Old French desordre meaning 'disorder,' and Latin dis- meaning 'apart' and ordo meaning 'order.'
Synonyms
- Chaotic
- Unruly
- Messy
- Disorganized
- Unkempt
Antonyms
- Orderly
- Neat
- Organized
- Tidy
- Disciplined
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | déréglé | /deʁeɡle/ |
| Spanish | desordenado | /desoɾðeˈnaðo/ |
| German | unordentlich | /ˈʊnˌɔʁtlɪç/ |
| Russian | беспорядочный | /bʲɪspɐˈrʲadətɕnɨj/ |
| Hindi | अव्यवस्थित | /avyavasthit/ |
| Tamil | ஒழுங்கற்ற | /oḻuṅkaṟṟa/ |
| Telugu | అశుభ్రమైన | /aśubramaina/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 混乱的 | /hùnluàn de/ |
| Japanese | 無秩序な | /muchi-tsujyo na/ |
| Korean | 무질서한 | /mujilsseohan/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪsˈɔːdəli/
- American English: /dɪsˈɔːrdərli/
Historical Usage
The term disorderly has been in use since the 15th century, commonly referring to both physical disarray and disruptive behavior.
Cultural Nuances
In legal contexts, disorderly conduct is often associated with minor offenses, while in everyday language, it describes messy or chaotic conditions.
More Information
The concept of disorderliness appears in various legal, social, and psychological discussions. It often reflects broader societal expectations of order and discipline.