unruly
adjectiveHow many syllables in unruly?
There are 3 syllables in the word unruly.How to pronounce unruly:
Definition of unruly:
- unruly (adjective):
- difficult to control or organize
- not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
- noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline.
Synonyms for unruly:
adamant
balky
boisterous
contrary
contumacious
defiant
disobedient
disorderly
dissident
dogged
fractious
froward
headstrong
insubordinate
intractable
lawless
mischievous
mutinous
naughty
obstreperous
rambunctious
rebel
rebellious
recalcitrant
refractory
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Antonyms for unruly:
abject
accepting
accommodating
accommodative
accordant
acquiescent
adaptable
affable
agentic
agreeable
agreeing
amenable
amiable
angelic
angelical
apologetic
arranged
assentive
attentive
behaved
behaving
biddable
bootlicking
bowing down
calm
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