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Ponder vs Disorderly - What's the difference?

ponder | disorderly |

As a verb ponder

is to wonder, to think of deeply.

As an adjective disorderly is

not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

ponder

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To wonder, to think of deeply.
  • To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly; to chew over, to mull over.
    • I have spent days pondering the meaning of life.
  • * Bible, Proverbs iv. 26
    • Ponder the path of thy feet.
  • (obsolete) To weigh.

    • Synonyms

    * chew over * mull over * See also

    Related terms

    * preponder * preponderance * preponderant * preponderate

    External links

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    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