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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The orderliness of the move so far has allowed the stock market to hang relatively tough for now. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 The orderliness of their rhythms disappears. — Emily Feng, NPR, 20 May 2026 Engaging with astrology can offer a calm place to find security and orderliness. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026 The same orderliness that makes self-discipline easier can become rigidity under pressure. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orderliness

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orderliness was in 1571

Browse Nearby Words

orderless
orderliness
orderly
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Orderliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orderliness. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on orderliness

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for orderliness

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
skateboard-dog-hat
Wordmaxxing Slang Quiz Give your vocabulary a glow up by getting sendy w...
See All