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Synonyms of disorderly

11 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for disorderly is messy. Other synonyms of disorderly are cluttered and tumultuous. The opposite of disorderly is orderly.

Synonyms and similar words for disorderly

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • chaotic
  • clutteredScattered with a disorderly mixture of objects that occupies space; littered.
  • messyIn a disorderly state; chaotic; disorderly.
  • ree-raw IrelandUntidy; chaotic; disordered.
  • riotous
  • tempestuousCharacterized by disorderly, frenetic, or violent activity; stormy, tumultuous, turbulent; also, of a person, their...
  • tumultuaryAttended by, or producing, a tumult; disorderly; confused; tumultuous.
  • tumultuousCausing or characterized by tumult; chaotic, disorderly, turbulent.
  • turbulent
  • untidy
  • sluttish datedDirty or untidy; disorderly.

Opposite of disorderly

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of disorderly

  1. adjective Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
  2. adjective Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
  3. adjective Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.

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Questions about synonyms of disorderly

What is another word for disorderly?
Disorderly has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as messy, cluttered and tumultuous.
What is the opposite of disorderly?
The opposite of disorderly is orderly.
What does disorderly mean?
Disorderly means not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

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