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unruly
difficult to control or discipline
Synonyms
- disobedient
- wild
- rowdy
Antonyms
unruly in a sentence
The unruly crowd pushed against the gate.
The unruly class kept interrupting the speaker.
Where it comes from
From un-, meaning 'not,' plus rule; literally 'not ruled.'
Memory hook
Unruly means unwilling to follow rules.
Word parts
- un — opposite, against
unruly: un- (not) + ruly (governed by rule)
Read it in context
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