disorderly
adjective
- confused/irregular/untidy (lacking order)
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/
adj
Etymology: From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
- 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.”
- Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
- 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.”
- Offensive to good morals and public decency.
“a disorderly house”
adv
Etymology: From disorder + -ly (adverbial suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
- In a confused or lawless manner.
noun
Etymology: From disorder + -ly (adjectival suffix) or from dis- + orderly.
- 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.”