B2adjectiveformalcrimesociety
US/dɪsˈɔːr.dər.li/
UK/dɪsˈɔː.də.li/
behaving in a noisy, rough way that breaks the rules, or being in a messy state
In context
Two men were arrested for disorderly behavior outside the stadium.
The crowd became disorderly when the concert was canceled without warning.
Her desk was a disorderly pile of papers, cups and old receipts.
Words that go with disorderly
adjective + noun
- disorderly conductHe was fined for disorderly conduct in a public place.
- disorderly behaviorThe club bans any disorderly behavior.
- disorderly crowdPolice tried to calm the disorderly crowd.
- disorderly retreatThe army fell into a disorderly retreat.
adjective + preposition
- become disorderlySome fans became disorderly after the match.