Meaning of disorderly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪsˈɔrdərli/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    disorderly

    Definitions

    1. in utter disorder

    Examples

    • « a disorderly pile of clothes »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    disorderly

    Definitions

    1. undisciplined and unruly

    Examples

    • « disorderly youths »
    • « disorderly conduct »

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