--- title: D — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 38 description: The 1197 words of the English dictionary under D, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/page/38/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / D # D — The English dictionary · page 38 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Disinterested means fair because you do not gain anything either way; not taking sides.[↗](../../disinterested/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal, often thought wrong) Disinterested is also used to mean not interested, bored.[↗](../../disinterested/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A referee should be disinterested and fair to both teams.[↗](../../disinterested/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We asked a disinterested person to judge the competition.[↗](../../disinterested/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Her advice was disinterested; she gained nothing from it.[↗](../../disinterested/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge must be disinterested in the case.[↗](../../disinterested/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He seemed disinterested in the lesson (many say «uninterested» here).[↗](../../disinterested/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A disinterested witness has nothing to win or lose.[↗](../../disinterested/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **disk** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A disk is a flat round thing, like a plate or a coin, often made of metal or plastic; also a flat round plate that stores computer information.[↗](../../disk/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sun looked like a bright disk.[↗](../../disk/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She polished the metal disk until it shone.[↗](../../disk/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The box held a silver disk.[↗](../../disk/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Put the disk in the computer.[↗](../../disk/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **dislike** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To dislike means not to like someone or something.[↗](../../dislike/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A dislike is a feeling of not liking something.[↗](../../dislike/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I dislike cold weather.[↗](../../dislike/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My cat dislikes baths.[↗](../../dislike/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Write about your likes and dislikes.[↗](../../dislike/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She took a dislike to the new teacher at first.[↗](../../dislike/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He dislikes being late.[↗](../../dislike/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We all have foods we dislike.[↗](../../dislike/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The video got more likes than dislikes.[↗](../../dislike/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “Do you dislike me?” asked the Prince, who was very much vexed at this answer.[↗](../../dislike/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **dislocated** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Pushed out of its normal place, especially a bone pushed out of its joint.[↗](../../dislocated/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Moved from its usual place or broken up so it does not work smoothly, like dislocated plans or people forced from home.[↗](../../dislocated/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He dislocated his shoulder playing rugby.[↗](../../dislocated/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor put the dislocated finger back in place.[↗](../../dislocated/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A dislocated knee is very painful.[↗](../../dislocated/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She fell off the trampoline and dislocated her elbow.[↗](../../dislocated/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Do not try to push a dislocated joint back yourself; get help.[↗](../../dislocated/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The war left thousands of families dislocated.[↗](../../dislocated/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The goalkeeper's dislocated thumb kept him out for weeks.[↗](../../dislocated/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **dislocation** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An injury where a bone is pushed out of its normal place at a joint.[↗](../../dislocation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A serious disturbance where things or people are moved from where they should be, like families forced from home or businesses disrupted.[↗](../../dislocation/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The X-ray showed a dislocation of the shoulder.[↗](../../dislocation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A dislocation needs a doctor to put it back.[↗](../../dislocation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Floods caused great dislocation in the town.[↗](../../dislocation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The war brought dislocation to millions of people.[↗](../../dislocation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The hip dislocation took months to heal.[↗](../../dislocation/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Gymnasts warm up to avoid a dislocation.[↗](../../dislocation/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The strike caused dislocation to train services.[↗](../../dislocation/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **dislodge** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To knock, push or force something out of the place where it was stuck or fixed.[↗](../../dislodge/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To make someone leave a position, job or place, especially by force.[↗](../../dislodge/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He used a stick to dislodge the ball from the gutter.[↗](../../dislodge/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Back blows can dislodge food from a choking person's throat.[↗](../../dislodge/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm dislodged tiles from the roof.[↗](../../dislodge/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She shook her shoe to dislodge a stone.[↗](../../dislodge/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldiers could not dislodge the enemy from the hill.[↗](../../dislodge/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A loose rock was dislodged and rolled down the cliff.[↗](../../dislodge/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Kaa had only just worked his way over the west wall, landing with a wrench that dislodged a coping stone into the ditch.[↗](../../dislodge/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disloyal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Disloyal means not loyal: not supporting or being faithful to your friends, family, team or country.[↗](../../disloyal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It was disloyal to tell her secret.[↗](../../disloyal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The disloyal soldier joined the enemy.[↗](../../disloyal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be disloyal to your team.[↗](../../disloyal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He felt disloyal for cheering the other side.[↗](../../disloyal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A disloyal friend is not a true friend.[↗](../../disloyal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Gossiping about your friends is disloyal.[↗](../../disloyal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They are not only very wicked but they are disloyal to our Emperor and disobey his laws.[↗](../../disloyal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disloyalty** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not being loyal: failing to support or be faithful to a friend, family, team, country or cause.[↗](../../disloyalty/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A disloyal act.[↗](../../disloyalty/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Telling her secret to everyone was an act of disloyalty.[↗](../../disloyalty/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king punished the knight for disloyalty.[↗](../../disloyalty/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Peter wept bitterly over his disloyalty to Jesus.[↗](../../disloyalty/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Switching to the other team felt like disloyalty.[↗](../../disloyalty/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The captain would not forgive disloyalty.[↗](../../disloyalty/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Sam's disloyalty hurt more than losing the game.[↗](../../disloyalty/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **dismal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Dismal means dark, gloomy, sad and dreary; not cheerful at all.[↗](../../dismal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cellar was dark and dismal.[↗](../../dismal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · What a dismal day for a picnic\![↗](../../dismal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The dismal room had no windows.[↗](../../dismal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain made the town look dismal.[↗](../../dismal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **dismally** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In a dismal way; sadly and gloomily, with no hope or cheer.[↗](../../dismally/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cow lowed dismally.[↗](../../dismally/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog whined dismally.[↗](../../dismally/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · "We're lost," she said dismally.[↗](../../dismally/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain fell dismally all afternoon.[↗](../../dismally/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **dismantled** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Taken apart piece by piece.[↗](../../dismantled/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Ended or got rid of step by step, like a system, law or organisation.[↗](../../dismantled/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We dismantled the tent and packed it in the car.[↗](../../dismantled/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad dismantled my old bed before we moved house.[↗](../../dismantled/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The engineer dismantled the engine to find the problem.[↗](../../dismantled/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fairground rides were dismantled overnight.[↗](../../dismantled/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The robot was dismantled and its parts reused.[↗](../../dismantled/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Apartheid in South Africa was dismantled in the early 1990s.[↗](../../dismantled/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Berlin Wall was dismantled after 1989.[↗](../../dismantled/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **dismantling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Taking something apart piece by piece, such as a machine, tent or stage.[↗](../../dismantling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Ending or getting rid of a system, organisation or rule, step by step.[↗](../../dismantling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We spent the morning dismantling the tent.[↗](../../dismantling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The dismantling of the old bridge took weeks.[↗](../../dismantling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He is dismantling the radio to see how it works.[↗](../../dismantling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Dismantling the stage after the play is a team job.[↗](../../dismantling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The government began dismantling the old rules.[↗](../../dismantling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Be careful when dismantling anything with sharp parts.[↗](../../dismantling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **dismay** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Dismay is a sudden sad, worried feeling when something bad or disappointing happens.[↗](../../dismay/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To dismay someone is to make them feel shocked and upset.[↗](../../dismay/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To someone's dismay means «and they were upset that».[↗](../../dismay/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* To my dismay, the ice cream van had gone.[↗](../../dismay/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She stared in dismay at the broken vase.[↗](../../dismay/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The rain dismayed everyone at the sports day.[↗](../../dismay/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He was dismayed to find his homework was missing.[↗](../../dismay/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fans groaned in dismay as the ball hit the post.[↗](../../dismay/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Much to our dismay, the trip was cancelled.[↗](../../dismay/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher was dismayed by the mess in the classroom.[↗](../../dismay/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · But I have eaten it!” exclaimed the baker in dismay.[↗](../../dismay/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the LORD, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.'[↗](../../dismay/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.31.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dismay/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee; go up, take possession, as the LORD, the God of thy fathers, hath spoken unto thee; fear not, neither be dismayed.'[↗](../../dismay/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.1.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dismay/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · In his neck abideth strength, and dismay danceth before him.[↗](../../dismay/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.41.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dismay/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And they shall be dismayed and ashamed, because of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory.[↗](../../dismay/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.20.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dismay/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For through the voice of the LORD shall Asshur be dismayed, the rod with which He smote.[↗](../../dismay/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.30.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../dismay/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **dismiss** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To send people away or let them leave: «Class dismissed!».[↗](../../dismiss/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To decide that an idea or feeling is not worth thinking about.[↗](../../dismiss/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To remove someone from their job.[↗](../../dismiss/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (law) To end a court case without a trial.[↗](../../dismiss/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (cricket) To get a batter out.[↗](../../dismiss/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The teacher dismissed the class at three o'clock.[↗](../../dismiss/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Class dismissed\![↗](../../dismiss/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She dismissed my idea as too silly.[↗](../../dismiss/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't dismiss your worries; talk to someone.[↗](../../dismiss/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The manager dismissed the worker for stealing.[↗](../../dismiss/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge dismissed the case.[↗](../../dismiss/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The bowler dismissed three batters in one over.[↗](../../dismiss/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He dismissed the rumour with a laugh.[↗](../../dismiss/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · There he dismisses his warriors, presents them with their horses and harness, and gives them leave to ride home and greet his wife.[↗](../../dismiss/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **dismissal** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Making someone leave their job; being sacked or fired.[↗](../../dismissal/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Letting people go, for example at the end of the school day.[↗](../../dismissal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* Dismissal is at 3 o'clock.[↗](../../dismissal/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Refusing to take an idea seriously: his dismissal of my plan.[↗](../../dismissal/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (law) A judge deciding a case will not go on.[↗](../../dismissal/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (cricket) A batter being got out.[↗](../../dismissal/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After dismissal, the children walked to the bus.[↗](../../dismissal/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There is early dismissal on Friday because of the storm.[↗](../../dismissal/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The worker said his dismissal was unfair.[↗](../../dismissal/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her quick dismissal of my idea hurt my feelings.[↗](../../dismissal/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge ordered the dismissal of the case.[↗](../../dismissal/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The bowler celebrated the batter's dismissal.[↗](../../dismissal/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This misfortune so preyed upon his mind that he did not long survive his dismissal—he died, leaving behind him his beautiful young wife to face the world alone.[↗](../../dismissal/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **dismissed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* If a class is dismissed, the teacher lets the pupils leave.[↗](../../dismissed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* If a worker is dismissed, they are sacked or told to leave their job.[↗](../../dismissed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* If an idea is dismissed, people decide it is not worth thinking about.[↗](../../dismissed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* In a law court, a case that is dismissed is ended without going further.[↗](../../dismissed/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In cricket and some sports, a batter who is dismissed is out.[↗](../../dismissed/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* «Class dismissed!» said Mr Patel, and we all rushed out.[↗](../../dismissed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The waiter was dismissed for being rude to customers.[↗](../../dismissed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She dismissed the idea of a picnic because it was raining.[↗](../../dismissed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge dismissed the case.[↗](../../dismissed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The batter was dismissed for twelve runs.[↗](../../dismissed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The children were dismissed early because of the snow.[↗](../../dismissed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He dismissed my question with a wave of his hand.[↗](../../dismissed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The king read the paper, and ordering the man to be flogged, dismissed him.[↗](../../dismissed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **dismissive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Showing that you think something or someone is not important or not worth your attention.[↗](../../dismissive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Rude in a way that ignores what another person says or feels.[↗](../../dismissive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He gave a dismissive wave and walked off.[↗](../../dismissive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She was dismissive of my plan before hearing it all.[↗](../../dismissive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be dismissive when a friend says they're sad.[↗](../../dismissive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The coach's dismissive reply upset the team.[↗](../../dismissive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · «Whatever,» she said in a dismissive voice.[↗](../../dismissive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Being dismissive can make people stop sharing their ideas.[↗](../../dismissive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **dismount** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To dismount is to get off a horse, bicycle or motorbike.[↗](../../dismount/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In gymnastics, a dismount is the move a gymnast makes to get off the equipment and land.[↗](../../dismount/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (computing) To disconnect a drive so it is safe to remove.[↗](../../dismount/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The knight dismounted and bowed to the king.[↗](../../dismount/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please dismount and push your bike across the road.[↗](../../dismount/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She dismounted from the pony carefully.[↗](../../dismount/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The gymnast's dismount from the beam was perfect.[↗](../../dismount/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The sign said «Cyclists dismount» at the bridge.[↗](../../dismount/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He dismounted before the steep hill.[↗](../../dismount/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The prince also dismounted and followed her.[↗](../../dismount/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disobedience** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Disobedience is refusing or failing to do what a person in charge, a rule or a law tells you.[↗](../../disobedience/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Civil disobedience means breaking a law peacefully on purpose to protest that it is unfair.[↗](../../disobedience/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dog was told off for its disobedience.[↗](../../disobedience/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Disobedience to the rules can lead to a detention.[↗](../../disobedience/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Adam and Eve's disobedience is told in the book of Genesis.[↗](../../disobedience/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Rosa Parks' act of civil disobedience helped change unfair laws.[↗](../../disobedience/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldier was punished for disobedience.[↗](../../disobedience/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The story shows how disobedience got the boy into trouble.[↗](../../disobedience/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Peaceful disobedience can be brave when a law is unfair.[↗](../../disobedience/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Poor Urashima! because of his disobedience he could never return to the Sea King’s realm or the lovely Princess beyond the sea.[↗](../../disobedience/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **disobedient** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not doing what you are told by a parent, teacher or person in charge; refusing to obey.[↗](../../disobedient/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The disobedient puppy chewed my shoes.[↗](../../disobedient/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad was disobedient and vain.[↗](../../disobedient/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The disobedient boy went near the river.[↗](../../disobedient/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It is disobedient to ignore the fire alarm.[↗](../../disobedient/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The children were punished for being disobedient.[↗](../../disobedient/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A disobedient dog may run into the road.[↗](../../disobedient/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against Thee, and cast Thy law behind their back, and slew Thy prophets that did forewarn them to turn them back unto Thee, and they wrought great provocations.[↗](../../disobedient/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.9.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../disobedient/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disobey** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To disobey is to not do what a person, rule or law tells you to do.[↗](../../disobey/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The dog disobeyed and ran into the road.[↗](../../disobey/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't disobey the lifeguard.[↗](../../disobey/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Adam and Eve disobeyed God, Genesis tells.[↗](../../disobey/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was punished for disobeying.[↗](../../disobey/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · It is dangerous to disobey safety signs.[↗](../../disobey/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The puppy disobeyed every command.[↗](../../disobey/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The men did not dare to disobey.[↗](../../disobey/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disorder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An untidy state where things are not in order; a mess.[↗](../../disorder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Trouble or fighting among a group of people in public: «public disorder».[↗](../../disorder/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An illness or condition of the body or mind that stops it working normally: «a sleep disorder», «an eating disorder».[↗](../../disorder/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The classroom was in complete disorder after the party.[↗](../../disorder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Police arrived to stop the disorder in the street.[↗](../../disorder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Asthma is a disorder of the lungs.[↗](../../disorder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She has a sleep disorder and often wakes at night.[↗](../../disorder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · His papers were scattered in disorder on the desk.[↗](../../disorder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Some disorders can be treated with medicine and therapy.[↗](../../disorder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And the nearer he came the more blood and disorder he found about the rooms.[↗](../../disorder/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **disorderly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Disorderly means untidy and in a mess, with things out of proper order.[↗](../../disorderly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Disorderly also means noisy and badly behaved, out of control.[↗](../../disorderly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The room was disorderly after the party.[↗](../../disorderly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her hair was disorderly and full of twigs.[↗](../../disorderly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The class became disorderly when the teacher left.[↗](../../disorderly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A disorderly crowd gathered at the gate.[↗](../../disorderly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") 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