Unruly

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈruːli/

Definitions of unruly

adjective meaning disorderly or disruptive in behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The unruly children were running around the playground.

A2 The unruly crowd refused to disperse despite the police's orders.

B1 The unruly behavior of the students disrupted the class.

B2 The unruly protesters were causing chaos in the streets.

C1 The unruly mob was finally brought under control by the authorities.

C2 Dealing with unruly passengers is a common challenge for flight attendants.

Examples of unruly in a Sentence

formal The teacher struggled to control the unruly students during the class.

informal The party got out of hand when the unruly guests started breaking things.

slang The unruly crowd at the concert was lit!

figurative Her thoughts were like unruly horses, galloping in different directions.

Grammatical Forms of unruly

• past tense: unrulyed
• plural: unrulies
• comparative: more unruly
• superlative: most unruly
• present tense: unruly
• future tense: will be unruly
• perfect tense: have been unruly
• continuous tense: being unruly
• singular: unruly
• positive degree: unruly
• infinitive: to be unruly
• gerund: unrulying
• participle: unrulyed

Origin and Evolution of unruly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unruly' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'enruler' meaning 'to control or rule'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unruly' has come to signify something or someone that is difficult to control or manage, often associated with disorderly or disruptive behavior.