Etymology From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
1
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
This one is surmounted by a clock-tower with a bent weather-vane - the latter being the only disorderly object in sight.1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 164:
2
Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
3
Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
disorderly people; disorderly assemblies
The teacher sat at one end of the bench, with a meek little fellow by his side. When the others were disorderly, this young martyr received a rap; intended, probably, as a sample of what the rest might expect, if they didn't amend.1847 March 30, Herman Melville, Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas; […], London: John Murray, […], →OCLC:
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The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.”2024 July 22, Nimi Princewill, “Uganda’s President Museveni warns citizens they are ‘playing with fire’ over planned protests”, in CNN:
Etymology From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
1
A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
The police are allowed one shilling a-head upon all disorderlies who are discharged by the magistrates upon payment of expenses. The number so discharged are about a third of the number in custody.1843, Parliamentary Papers, volumes 25-26, page 140:
disorderly
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Etymology From disorder + -ly (adverbial suffix) or from dis- + orderly.