unruly

[ʌnˈruːli]

unruly Definition

• 1. disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control
• 2. difficult to control or deal with

Using unruly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unruly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The unruly crowd refused to disperse.

• Example

  He was suspended from school for unruly behavior.

• Example

  The unruly child kept interrupting the class.

unruly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unruly

• disorderly
• unmanageable
• uncontrollable
• wild
• rowdy

Antonyms for unruly

• manageable
• obedient
• docile

Phrases with unruly

• unruly hair

  hair that is difficult to manage or style

  Example

  She tried to tame her unruly hair with a new hair product.

• unruly mob

  a large group of people who are disorderly and difficult to control

  Example

  The police had to use tear gas to disperse the unruly mob.

• unruly child

  a child who is difficult to control and behaves badly

  Example

  The teacher had a hard time dealing with the unruly child in her class.

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Summary: unruly in Brief

The term 'unruly' [ʌnˈruːli] describes something or someone that is difficult to control or manage, often characterized by disorderly or disruptive behavior. It can be used to describe a crowd, a child, or even hair that is difficult to style. Synonyms include 'disorderly,' 'unmanageable,' and 'wild.' Antonyms include 'manageable,' 'obedient,' and 'docile.'