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comparative more disorderly, superlative most disorderly
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray. examples
Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind. examples
Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless. quotations examples
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, […]
(law) Offensive to good morals and public decency. examples
plural disorderlies
A person who acts in a disorderly manner. quotations examples
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
In a confused or lawless manner. examples