Meaning of 'unruly'

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Meaning of ‘unruly’

3 definitions found.

unruly

adjective

disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control; out of control

Example: "The kid's parents think they are spirited, but the teacher finds them unruly."

Synonyms: confirmed

adjective

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

Synonyms: boisterous

adjective

unwilling to submit to authority

Example: "unruly teenagers"

Synonyms: disobedient

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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