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Unorthodox vs Disorderly - What's the difference?

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Unorthodox is a related term of disorderly.


As adjectives the difference between unorthodox and disorderly

is that unorthodox is unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic while disorderly is not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

unorthodox

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
    • The breakthrough came after 63 minutes as United’s unorthodox defence desperately tried to hold off a spell of sustained pressure.

    Synonyms

    * heretical * heterodox * inorthodox

    Antonyms

    * orthodox

    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