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Unruly

adjective

/ʌnˈruːli/

Meaning

difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive

Disorderly, disruptive, or difficult to control.

The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.

The teacher struggled to calm the unruly students.

disobedient, rebellious, wild, disorderly, rowdy, uncontrollable

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disobedient, rebellious, wild, disorderly

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disorderly, rowdy, wild, uncontrollable

obedient, disciplined, orderly, well-behaved

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obedient, disciplined, orderly, well-behaved

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obedient, disciplined, orderly

unruly behavior, unruly children, unruly crowd, unruly hair

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unruly behavior, unruly children, unruly crowd

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unruly crowd, unruly behavior, unruly hair

Extremely foolish or stupid.

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Relating to economics or the economy.