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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-roo-lee]
- /ʌnˈru li/
- /ʌnˈruː.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-roo-lee]
- /ʌnˈru li/
Definitions of unruly word
- adjective unruly not submissive or conforming to rule; ungovernable; turbulent; intractable; refractory; lawless: an unruly class; an unruly wilderness. 1
- adjective unruly disorderly, disruptive 1
- adjective unruly If you describe people, especially children, as unruly, you mean that they behave badly and are difficult to control. 0
- adjective unruly Unruly hair is difficult to keep tidy. 0
- adjective unruly disposed to disobedience or indiscipline 0
- adjective unruly hard to control, restrain, or keep in order; disobedient, disorderly, etc. 0
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Origin of unruly
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English unruely, equivalent to un- un-1 + ruly, ruely governable, controllable; see rule, -y1
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Parts of speech for Unruly
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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unruly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unruly
adj unruly
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- anarchical — of, like, or tending to anarchy.
- anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
adjective unruly
- chaotic — Something that is chaotic is in a state of complete disorder and confusion.
- contrariant — Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory.
- disheveled — hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt: disheveled hair.
- ferocious — savagely fierce, as a wild beast, person, action, or aspect; violently cruel: a ferocious beating.
- flyaway — fluttering or streaming in the wind; windblown: flyaway hair.
Antonyms for unruly
adj unruly
- all together — in chorus, in unison
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- governed — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- in order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
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