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disorderly (adj.)

1580s, "opposed to moral order, disposed to violate the restraints of public morality;" also "opposed to legal authority, disposed to violate law;" see disorder (n.) + -ly (1). The meaning "untidy, being out of proper order" is attested from 1630s; the older senses are those in disorderly house, disorderly conduct, etc.

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Definitions of disorderly from WordNet

disorderly (adj.)
undisciplined and unruly;
disorderly youths
disorderly conduct
disorderly (adj.)
in utter disorder;
a disorderly pile of clothes
disorderly (adj.)
completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing;
Synonyms: chaotic
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