orderliness

noun

or·​der·​li·​ness ˈȯr-dər-lē-nəs How to pronounce orderliness (audio)
Synonyms of orderlinessnext
: the quality or state of being orderly

Examples of orderliness in a Sentence

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Compassion for the homeless has to be balanced with the safety and orderliness the rest of us deserve. — Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025 The orderliness of their rhythms disappears. — Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 2026 Compared with the turbines and steam towers and the idyllic orderliness of the canteen, the site was underwhelming. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 17 Nov. 2025 Besides safety, Japan's cultural norms of cleanliness and orderliness also play a major role. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orderliness

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orderliness was in 1571

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“Orderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orderliness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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