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develop disorderly

[/dɪˈvɛləp dɪsˈɔrdərli/]
verb phrase
desenvolver-se desordenadamente
1. to grow or progress in a chaotic, unorganized, or haphazard manner without proper planning or structure
The city developed disorderly after the rapid influx of workers.
A cidade desenvolveu-se desordenadamente após a rápida entrada de trabalhadores.
2. to unfold or evolve in a confused or uncontrolled way
The argument developed disorderly as emotions escalated.
A discussão desenvolveu-se de forma desordenada conforme as emoções aumentaram.
NYC Slang
grow all messy-like
Synonyms
grow haphazardlyexpand chaoticallyprogress irregularlyunfold confusedly
Antonyms
develop systematicallygrow orderlyprogress methodicallyevolve coherently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver-se desordenadamente
standard usage
São Paulo
crescer sem organização
alternative phrasing used in business/urban contexts
Portugal
desenvolver-se de forma desordenada
formal, slightly more explicit phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

go off the rails
spiral out of control
grow like Topsy
develop without rhyme or reason
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