Unruly Definition & Meaning
unruly
- adjective
- noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; "a boisterous crowd"; "a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand"; "a robustious group of teenagers"; "beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings is sympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings"; "an unruly class"
- unwilling to submit to authority; "unruly teenagers"
- of persons; "the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly"
"Unruly" in song lyrics
See how unruly is used in real songs:
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"But people nowadays be acting unruly"
Choclair — Twenty One Years -
"Wit hands on my soul, I'm bold but not unruly"
Cyne — Arrow of God -
"Really crazy uptight, actin unruly"
DJ Cosm f/ Moka Only, Teekay — Day That's New
Words that rhyme with unruly
Usage tips for "unruly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unruly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unruly to find words that pair well.