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unruly

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ʌnˈruːli/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ʌnˈruli/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(un ro̅o̅′lē)

Inflections of 'unruly' (adj):

unrulier: adj comparative

unruliest: adj superlative

unruly
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Synonyms:

uncontrollable, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, rebellious Collocations, wayward, incorrigible, lawless, brawling Collocations, rowdy, quarrelsome, disorderly, ungovernable

Antonyms:

docile, tractable, controllable, obedient, compliant Collocations, willing Collocations, yielding, responsive Collocations, adaptable

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