Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unruly

adjective
/ʌnˈruːli/
Definition
Not obedient or disciplined; difficult to control.
Examples
  • The unruly crowd made it hard for the event to proceed smoothly.
  • His unruly hair was a sign of his carefree attitude.
  • The teacher struggled to manage the unruly students in the classroom.
Meaning
The term ‘unruly’ describes behavior that is disorderly, chaotic, or lacks restraint.
Synonyms
  • disorderly
  • unmanageable
  • wild
  • wayward
  • rowdy