What does unruly mean?
Unruly means Wild; uncontrolled..
Unruly
/ʌnˈɹuːli/ · adjective
Meaning
Wild; uncontrolled..
Example Sentences
The police gathered to contain the unruly mob.
Richard DeLongpre: Are you okay, my boy angel? Allen Gregory DeLongpre: I have a broken heart. And undergarments filled with my own unruly waste.
Unruly boys who will not grow up / Must be taken in hand / Unruly girls who will not settle down / They must be taken in hand
The bar had two entrances, one on Barrow and another via Bedford, and “86” referred to the address of the door from which intoxicated or unruly guests would be ejected.
Synonyms for unruly
Antonyms for unruly
Related Words
Word Forms
- unrulier
- unruliest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unruly?
Common synonyms include boisterous, disorderly, insubordinate, robustious.
What is the opposite of unruly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use unruly in a sentence?
The police gathered to contain the unruly mob.
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