different between slovenly vs disorderly

English

Etymology

sloven +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?sl?v.?n.li/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /?sl?v.?n.li/, /?sl?v.?n.li/
• Hyphenation: slo?ven?ly

Adjective

slovenly (comparative slovenlier, superlative slovenliest)

1. Having an untidy appearance; unkempt.
2. Dirty, unwashed; disorderly.
3. Careless or negligent; sloppy.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:careless

Derived terms

• slovenliness

Translations

Adverb

slovenly (comparative more slovenly, superlative most slovenly)

1. In a slovenly manner.

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d?s???.d?.li/

Adjective

disorderly (comparative more disorderly, superlative most disorderly)

1. Not in order; marked by disorder or disarray.

   The books and papers are in a disorderly state.

2. Not acting in an orderly way, as the functions of the body or mind.
3. Not complying with the restraints of order and law; unruly; lawless.

   disorderly people; disorderly assemblies

4. (law) Offensive to good morals and public decency.

   a disorderly house

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

disorderly (plural disorderlies)

1. A person who acts in a disorderly manner.
   • 1843, Parliamentary Papers (volumes 25-26, page 140)

     The police are allowed one shilling a-head upon all disorderlies who are discharged by the magistrates upon payment of expenses. The number so discharged are about a third of the number in custody.

Adverb

disorderly (comparative more disorderly, superlative most disorderly)

1. In a confused or lawless manner.

Anagrams

• disordrely