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disorderly-managed

|dis-or-der-ly-man-aged|

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/dɪsˈɔrdərli ˈmænɪdʒd/

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/dɪsˈɔːdəli ˈmænɪdʒd/

chaotically handled

Etymology
Etymology Information

'disorderly-managed' originates from the combination of 'disorderly' and 'managed', where 'disorderly' means 'lacking organization' and 'managed' means 'controlled or directed'.

Historical Evolution

'Disorderly' comes from Middle English 'disordred', and 'managed' from Old French 'managier'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'disorderly' meant 'without order', and 'managed' meant 'handled'. Together, they evolved to describe something handled in a chaotic manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

managed in a chaotic or unorganized manner.

The project was disorderly-managed, leading to numerous delays.

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Last updated: 2025/06/17 11:56