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Unruly

usgb/ʌnˈruːli/Volume
adjectivePlay

Not behaving in a controlled way or not following rules.

These unruly students are so difficult to manage in the classroom.
Often appears as...
unruly child
unruly group
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Behavior FocusPlay
Emphasizes actions rather than appearance or other qualities. SlideThe unruly crowd refused to follow the event rules.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Usually implies something bad or undesirable about the behavior. SlideThe actor’s unruly outburst shocked the audience.
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Often used where rules or order are expected, like schools or formal events. SlideThe teacher struggled with the unruly class during the assembly.