unruly
adjective
un·ruly
ˌən-ˈrü-lē 
unrulier; unruliest
: not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
an unruly crowd
a mane of unruly hair
unruliness
noun
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Examples of unruly in a Sentence
unruly pupils were given detention as a matter of course
a camp that was known as a place where unruly youths were given their last chance to shape up
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 21 Jan. 2025
The Omaha Police Department eventually set up surveillance outside the home to keep a close eye on the unruly guests, according to the local outlet.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Eagles fans have a long history of unruly behavior.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Miami Beach officials have long sought to change the hard-partying reputation of South Beach and Ocean Drive, citing unruly crowds that reach their peak during spring break weekends in March.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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unruly
adjective
un·ruly
ˌən-ˈrü-lē
ˈən-
unrulier; unruliest
: not yielding easily to rule or restriction : uncontrollable
an unruly temper
an unruly horse
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