disorderly — untidy and disorganized; lacking order or control
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: untidy and disorganized; lacking order or control
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
Example Sentences
- My teenage son's room is so disorderly that I need a treasure map to find his bed.
- The disorderly pile of documents made it impossible to find the important contract.
- After the earthquake, the library books were scattered in a disorderly manner across the floor.
disorderly
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈsɔːrdərli/]
untidy and disorganized; lacking order or control
The disorderly crowd shoved past barriers as guards tried to hold the line.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Disorderly originated in Middle English during the 14th century, combining the prefix dis- (meaning 'opposite of' or 'lacking') with the noun order (from Old French ordre, meaning 'arrangement' or 'sequence') and the adverbial suffix -ly. The compound gradually developed to denote a state of lacking order or arrangement.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite of, lacking) + order (arrangement, sequence) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adjectives). The morphemes combine to express the absence or violation of orderly arrangement.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teenage son's room is so disorderly that I need a treasure map to find his bed.”
“The disorderly pile of documents made it impossible to find the important contract.”
“After the earthquake, the library books were scattered in a disorderly manner across the floor.”
“The chef's disorderly kitchen somehow produced the most delicious meals in town.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.