Disorderly vs Untidy - What's the difference?
disorderly | untidy | Synonyms |
Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.
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.
(legal) Offensive to good morals and public decency.
Sloppy.
Disorganized.
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Untidy is a synonym of disorderly.
As adjectives the difference between disorderly and untidy
is that disorderly is not in order; marked by disorder or disarray while untidy is sloppy.disorderly
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- The books and papers are in a disorderly state.
- disorderly''' people; '''disorderly assemblies
- a disorderly house
Derived terms
* disorderlinessuntidy
English
Adjective
(er)The Mirror and the Lamp, passage=There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs, […], and all these articles […] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly cherished.}}
