disorderly

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(dis ôr′dər lē)

adjective

  1. not orderly; untidy; unsystematic
  2. causing a disturbance; unruly; riotous
  3. Law violating public peace, safety, or order

adverb

Archaic in a disorderly manner

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adjective
  1. Lacking regular or logical order or arrangement: a disorderly pile of clothes.
  2. Undisciplined; unruly: disorderly youths.
  3. Law Disturbing the public peace or decorum.

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  • dis·orˈder·li·ness noun

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