disorderly
Translation
untidy, unruly, lacking order
Examples
His room was always disorderly.
His room was always disorderly.
The police arrested him for disorderly conduct.
The police arrested him for disorderly conduct.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) disorderly (noun) The meeting ended in a disorderly fashion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chaotic, messy, unruly; Antonyms: orderly, neat, tidy
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not, opposite of) + 'orderly' (arranged, neat). So, literally 'not orderly'.
Memory Tips
Picture a room with clothes thrown everywhere – a classic example of a 'dis-orderly' room.