Unruly
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Difficult to control or discipline, prone to disruptive and boisterous behaviour.
“The unruly crowd pushed through the barriers before the concert had begun.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
un·ru·ly
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Synonyms
boisterousrambunctiousrobustiousrumbustiousdisobedientindocileuncontrollableungovernable
Antonyms
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in Y, U appears twice in this word, which is an unusual vowel pattern to remember
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, Y at the end is valuable, two U tiles can be costly to use together
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