disorderly
gb/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/ us/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
messy and not kept neat
Not clean or neat; messy.
Schéma d’usage :
a disorderly [room/desk/bedroom]
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with disordered; disorderly is more common for a messy place or appearance.
Synonymes
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).)
Antonymes
tidy (kept clean and in order.)
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neat (carefully arranged and clean-looking.)
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
Thèmes
daily_life
|home
Exemples
- His office was so disorderly that he couldn’t find the contract.
- The kids left the living room disorderly after the party.
- She apologized for the disorderly state of the kitchen.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My desk is disorderly today.
- Please keep your room disorderly.
adjective
B2
property
2
not organized; chaotic
Not planned or organized well; chaotic.
Schéma d’usage :
a disorderly [process/plan/withdrawal/transition]
Erreur fréquente :
Disorderly describes a lack of organization; it does not mean 'disordered' in a medical sense.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
orderly (well arranged and controlled.)
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organized (planned and structured.)
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
Thèmes
work
|business
|education
Exemples
- The company’s expansion was disorderly and expensive.
- Without clear instructions, the evacuation became disorderly.
- They warned that a disorderly withdrawal could harm the economy.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The plan was disorderly.
- Our schedule feels disorderly this week.
adjective
B2
property
3
unruly; not obeying rules
Not behaving well; difficult to control.
Schéma d’usage :
a disorderly [crowd/student/group]
Erreur fréquente :
Not the same as 'disordered' (medical/psychological).
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
well-behaved (polite and controlled.)
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disciplined (trained to follow 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
Thèmes
society
|law
|school
Exemples
- Security removed several disorderly fans from the stadium.
- The teacher reported a disorderly group at the back of the class.
- Police asked the disorderly crowd to clear the street.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The children were disorderly in the restaurant.
- The crowd became disorderly.
adjective
legal
C1
property
4
involving a public disturbance
Used in law for behavior that disturbs the public.
Schéma d’usage :
charged with disorderly [conduct/behavior]
Erreur fréquente :
In legal contexts, disorderly is about public peace, not about a messy room.
Synonymes
riotous (often more extreme; may imply violence.)
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breaching-the-peace (close legal idea; wording varies by jurisdiction.)
Antonymes
lawful (in accordance with the law.)
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peaceable (not causing disturbance or conflict.)
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
Thèmes
law
|crime
Exemples
- He was arrested for disorderly behavior outside the bar.
- The report described the incident as disorderly and threatening.
- The city increased patrols to prevent disorderly conduct during the festival.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He was charged with disorderly conduct.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
disorderly
API
GB/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/
US/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli/
Syllabes et accentuation
dis - orderly (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (orderly)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: disorderly
Famille de mots
Expressions
disorderly conduct
1/dɪsˈɔɹdɚli kˈɑndʌkt/
fixed phrase
legal
minor crime of public disturbance
A legal charge for causing trouble in public.
Exemples
- 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.