disorderly
gb/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/ us/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/
B2
English
rendetlen, szervezetlen, kaotikus, fegyelmezetlen, rendbontó, közrendzavaró, garázda
B2
1
rendetlen
A2
Usage pattern:
a disorderly [room/desk/bedroom]
His office was so disorderly that he couldn’t find the contract.
Annyira rendetlen volt az irodája, hogy nem találta meg a szerződést.
The kids left the living room disorderly after the party.
A gyerekek a buli után rendetlenül hagyták a nappalit.
She apologized for the disorderly state of the kitchen.
Learner examples
My desk is disorderly today.
Ma rendetlen az íróasztalom.
Please keep your room disorderly.
Kérlek, tartsd rendetlenül a szobádat.
Common mistake:
Often confused with disordered; disorderly is more common for a messy place or appearance.
Meaning
messy and not kept neat
Collocations
a disorderly room
|a disorderly desk
|a disorderly bedroom
|a disorderly pile
|a disorderly stack of papers
|a disorderly kitchen
|a disorderly workspace
|disorderly shelves
|disorderly files
|disorderly hair
Synonyms
messy (very common and informal-neutral.)
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untidy (often suggests a lack of care.)
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disheveled (more for appearance (hair/clothes).)
Antonyms
tidy (kept clean and in order.)
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neat (carefully arranged and clean-looking.)
Themes
daily_life
|home
Definition
Not clean or neat; messy.
Not tidy or neat; with things in a messy or untidy state.
B2
2
szervezetlen
B2
kaotikus
B2
Usage pattern:
a disorderly [process/plan/withdrawal/transition]
The company’s expansion was disorderly and expensive.
A vállalat terjeszkedése szervezetlen volt és sokba került.
Without clear instructions, the evacuation became disorderly.
Világos utasítások nélkül a kiürítés kaotikussá vált.
They warned that a disorderly withdrawal could harm the economy.
Learner examples
The plan was disorderly.
A terv szervezetlen volt.
Our schedule feels disorderly this week.
Ezen a héten kaotikusnak tűnik a beosztásunk.
Common mistake:
Disorderly describes a lack of organization; it does not mean 'disordered' in a medical sense.
Meaning
not organized; chaotic
Collocations
a disorderly process
|a disorderly transition
|a disorderly withdrawal
|a disorderly schedule
|a disorderly system
|a disorderly arrangement
|a disorderly meeting
|a disorderly negotiation
|a disorderly response
|a disorderly distribution
Synonyms
chaotic (stronger; emphasizes confusion and lack of control.)
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disorganized (focuses on poor planning/structure.)
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haphazard (suggests randomness rather than active confusion.)
Antonyms
orderly (well arranged and controlled.)
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organized (planned and structured.)
Themes
work
|business
|education
Definition
Not planned or organized well; chaotic.
Lacking organization or a clear, controlled plan; chaotic or confused.
B2
3
rendbontó
B2
Usage pattern:
a disorderly [crowd/student/group]
Security removed several disorderly fans from the stadium.
A biztonságiak több rendbontó szurkolót is kivezettek a stadionból.
The teacher reported a disorderly group at the back of the class.
A tanár egy fegyelmezetlen csoportot jelentett az osztályterem hátuljában.
Police asked the disorderly crowd to clear the street.
Learner examples
The children were disorderly in the restaurant.
A gyerekek fegyelmezetlenül viselkedtek az étteremben.
The crowd became disorderly.
A tömeg rendbontóvá vált.
Common mistake:
Not the same as 'disordered' (medical/psychological).
Meaning
unruly; not obeying rules
Collocations
a disorderly crowd
|a disorderly group
|disorderly students
|disorderly behavior
|a disorderly audience
|disorderly protesters
|a disorderly passenger
|a disorderly meeting
|a disorderly assembly
|disorderly conduct at the event
Synonyms
rowdy (often about noisy, high-energy behavior.)
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unruly (emphasizes refusal to be controlled.)
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disruptive (focuses on interrupting normal activity.)
Antonyms
well-behaved (polite and controlled.)
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disciplined (trained to follow rules.)
Themes
society
|law
|school
Definition
Not behaving well; difficult to control.
Behaving in a noisy or disruptive way and not obeying rules or control.
C1
LEGAL
4
garázda
C1
Usage pattern:
charged with disorderly [conduct/behavior]
He was arrested for disorderly behavior outside the bar.
A bár előtt tanúsított közrendzavaró viselkedés miatt letartóztatták.
The report described the incident as disorderly and threatening.
A jelentés az incidenst közrendzavarónak és fenyegetőnek írta le.
The city increased patrols to prevent disorderly conduct during the festival.
Learner examples
He was charged with disorderly conduct.
Garázdasággal vádolták.
Common mistake:
In legal contexts, disorderly is about public peace, not about a messy room.
Meaning
involving a public disturbance
Collocations
disorderly conduct
|disorderly behavior
|disorderly intoxication
|a disorderly person
|disorderly assembly
|arrested for disorderly conduct
|charged with disorderly conduct
|citation for disorderly conduct
|disorderly offense
|disorderly incident
Synonyms
riotous (often more extreme; may imply violence.)
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breaching-the-peace (close legal idea; wording varies by jurisdiction.)
Antonyms
lawful (in accordance with the law.)
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peaceable (not causing disturbance or conflict.)
Themes
law
|crime
Definition
Used in law for behavior that disturbs the public.
Involving behavior that disturbs public peace or order, especially in the sense of a legal or police matter.
Grammar
Dictionary form
disorderly
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/
US/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/
Syllables & stress
dis - orderly (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (orderly)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: disorderly
Word family
Expressions
disorderly conduct
1/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli kˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
legal
minor crime of public disturbance
A legal charge for causing trouble in public.
Examples
- She was cited for disorderly conduct after yelling at passengers on the train.
- The police arrested him for disorderly conduct outside the nightclub.
- He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid a fine.
Learner examples
- He was arrested for disorderly conduct.