dis·or·der·ly [disorderly] BrE [dɪsˈɔːdəli] NAmE [dɪsˈɔːrdərli] adjective usually before noun (formal) 1. (of people or behaviour)showing lack of control; publicly violent or noisy •disorderly conduct •They were arrested for being drunk and disorderly. 2. untidy •newspapers in a disorderly pile by the door Opp: ↑orderly
Example Bank: •They were charged with being drunk and disorderly. •a very disorderly crowd •A disorderly crowd had gathered outside the embassy. •He has been charged with disorderly conduct.