not in order; marked by disorder; disarranged; immethodical; as, 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; tumultuous; unruly; lawless; turbulent; as, disorderly people; disorderly assemblies.-offensive to good morals and public decency; notoriously offensive; as, a disorderly house.-in a disorderly manner; without law or order; irregularly; confusedly.