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
