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
Synonyms
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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Passengers who engage in unruly behavior at the checkpoint, the gate area or in flight may face substantial penalties and possible prosecution on criminal charges.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
Companies developing artificial intelligence are often quick to avoid taking accountability for their systems with an approach much like a parent with an unruly child — boys will be boys!
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 23 May 2024
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 24 May 2024
Companies developing artificial intelligence are often quick to avoid taking accountability for their systems with an approach much like a parent with an unruly child — boys will be boys!
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 23 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unruly
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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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