Dis-ôr'der-ly1, a.
a. 1. Not in order; marked by disorder; as, the books and papers are in a disorderly state.
Sense 2. Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body.
Sense 3. Not complying with the restraints of order and law; tumultuous; unruly; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies.
Sense 4. Not regulated by the restraints of morality; unchaste; of bad repute; as, a disorderly house.
Synonyms—Irregular; immethodical; confused; tumultuous; inordinate; intemperate; unruly; lawless; vicious; loose.