unruly — difficult to control or discipline; disorderly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: difficult to control or discipline; disorderly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈruːli/
Korean meaning: 통제하기 어려운, 다루기 힘든
Korean pronunciation: 언**룰**리
Example Sentences
- My unruly hair refuses to cooperate every morning.
- The unruly fans were escorted out of the stadium.
- Her unruly cat knocked over three coffee cups today.
unruly
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈruːli//
difficult to control or discipline; disorderly
Classroom chaos beyond teacher's control
In a newly organized room, some spirits are truly unruly
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'unruli,' combining the prefix 'un-' (not) with 'ruly,' which derives from Old English 'rēow' meaning to care or be sorry. The word originally meant 'not easy to rule or control.'
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📝Examples
“My unruly hair refuses to cooperate every morning.”
“The unruly fans were escorted out of the stadium.”
“Her unruly cat knocked over three coffee cups today.”
“The garden became unruly after weeks of neglect.”
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