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unruly
Meaning: difficult to control or discipline
unruly in a sentence
How unruly is used in real sentences:
The unruly crowd pushed against the gate.
The unruly class kept interrupting the speaker.
“The cast became unruly when the odd rhythm sent some dancers ahead of others.”
— from the passage Seven Beats Together
Synonyms for unruly
Other words for unruly — disobedient, wild and rowdy — carry the same meaning.
- disobedient
- wild
- rowdy
Antonyms of unruly
Words that mean the opposite of unruly:
Where it comes from
From un-, meaning 'not,' plus rule; literally 'not ruled.'
Word parts
- un — opposite, against
unruly: un- (not) + ruly (governed by rule)
Memory hook
Unruly means unwilling to follow rules.