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Disorderly vs Ungovernable - What's the difference?

disorderly | ungovernable | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between disorderly and ungovernable

is that disorderly is not in order; marked by disorder or disarray while ungovernable is not governable.

disorderly

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
    • The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
  • Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
  • Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.
    • disorderly''' people; '''disorderly assemblies
  • (legal) Offensive to good morals and public decency.
    • a disorderly house

    Derived terms

    * disorderliness

    ungovernable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not governable