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/ˌdɪsɔːrdərˈlɪnəs/ · dis·or·der·li·ness
noun
  1. A state of being in a state of confusion or chaos. The city's disorderliness after the hurricane made it difficult for rescue teams to navigate.
  2. A lack of organization or system. The company's disorderliness in its financial records led to a major audit.
  3. A quality of being unruly or unmanageable. The child's disorderliness in class made it hard for the teacher to maintain order.
Did you know? The word 'disorderliness' is often used in a humorous or ironic way to describe a situation that is the opposite of what it should be, such as a messy room or a chaotic workplace.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 30, 2026