1
: engaged in conduct offensive to public order
charged with being drunk and disorderly
2
: characterized by disorder
a disorderly pile of clothes
disorderliness
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Adjective
She was charged with being drunk and disorderly.
He was found guilty of disorderly conduct.
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London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
On the stage were more than 20 people, politicians and community leaders, creating the impression of a disorderly group of publicity seekers, two of whom were laughing with each other, another chewing gum.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
In another post shared by the LAPD, disorderly fans were also seen throwing rocks and bottles at officers.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
Isabel almost immediately develops an intense dislike for Eva, a disorderly presence who disrupts the strictly regimented life Isabel has built for herself.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Signs of a disorderly transition are already evident.
—London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
On the stage were more than 20 people, politicians and community leaders, creating the impression of a disorderly group of publicity seekers, two of whom were laughing with each other, another chewing gum.
—Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
In another post shared by the LAPD, disorderly fans were also seen throwing rocks and bottles at officers.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024
Isabel almost immediately develops an intense dislike for Eva, a disorderly presence who disrupts the strictly regimented life Isabel has built for herself.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for disorderly
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“Disorderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorderly. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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