Definition

The condition of being messy or not organized.

Example

The disorderliness of the room made it hard to find anything.

Conversation

Have you noticed the disorderliness in the living room lately?

Yeah, it's been a bit chaotic since the party last week.

I really need to clean up, but it feels overwhelming.

I can help! We can tackle the disorderliness together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disorderliness → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "order" (from Latin "ordo", meaning arrangement or order) and "-liness" (meaning the state of being). The word "disorderliness" refers to the state of being apart from order or lacking arrangement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'order' referring to arrangement — this helps you remember that disorderliness means a state of lacking order.

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