adj not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
2. disorderly ·adv in a disorderly manner; without law or order; irregularly; confusedly.
3. disorderly ·adj offensive to good morals and public decency; notoriously offensive; as, a disorderly house.
4. disorderly ·adj not in order; marked by disorder; disarranged; immethodical; as, the books and papers are in a disorderly state.
5. disorderly ·adj not complying with the restraints of order and law; tumultuous; unruly; lawless; turbulent; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies.