Meaning of Unruly
In simple words: Difficult to control or manage.
Unruly in a sentence
How to use Unruly
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'un-rule-y' - acting without rules.
Related words
Collocations with Unruly
- unruly behavior
- unruly child
- unruly crowd
Synonyms for Unruly
- disorderly
- rowdy
- chaotic
Opposites of Unruly
- obedient
- well-behaved
- compliant
Common mistakes with Unruly
- Confused with 'ruly', thinking it's the opposite.
- Used too formally in casual contexts.
- Misunderstood as meaning 'unrushed'.
Unruly appears in
Unruly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير منضبط
صعب السيطرة أو الإدارة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অবাধ্য, নিয়ন্ত্রণহীন
নিয়ন্ত্রণ বা পরিচালনা করা কঠিন।
- GermanDeutsch
Unartig, Zügellos
Schwer zu kontrollieren oder zu beherrschen.
- SpanishEspañol
Rebelde
Difícil de controlar o manejar.
- Persianفارسی
سرکش، بینظم، غیرقابل کنترل
کنترل کردن یا مدیریت کردنش سخته.
- FrenchFrançais
Indiscipliné, Ingérable
Difficile à contrôler ou à gérer.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेकाबू, अनियंत्रित, उद्दंड, उपद्रवी
जिसे संभालना या काबू करना मुश्किल हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Ribelle, indomabile
Difficile da controllare o gestire.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Arredio, Rebelde
Difícil de controlar ou gerir.
- RussianРусский
Непослушный, буйный
Трудно контролировать или управлять.
- Urduاردو
بدتمیز، بے قابو
قابو سے باہر یا سنبھالنے میں مشکل۔
- Chinese中文
不羁的, 难以管教的
很难控制或管理。
More words like Unruly
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
- ApproachB2
A way of dealing with a situation or a method of doing something.
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Frequently asked questions about Unruly
What does Unruly mean?
Difficult to control or manage.
What is the definition of Unruly?
Not obeying rules or law; difficult to control.
How do you use Unruly in a sentence?
The unruly crowd made it hard for the concert to start.
Can you give another example of Unruly?
His unruly hair was all over the place after the wind blew.
What are synonyms for Unruly?
Common alternatives include disorderly, rowdy, chaotic.
What is the opposite of Unruly?
Opposite meanings include obedient, well-behaved, compliant.
What words go with Unruly?
It commonly pairs with unruly behavior, unruly child, unruly crowd.
What are common mistakes when using Unruly?
Confused with 'ruly', thinking it's the opposite. Used too formally in casual contexts. Misunderstood as meaning 'unrushed'.
How do you pronounce Unruly?
US: //ʌnˈruli//, UK: //ʌnˈruːli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Unruly?
Use 'unruly' to describe behavior that is chaotic or defiant. It's more common in descriptions of children or crowds.
What CEFR level is Unruly?
"Unruly" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.
