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Comparative
more unruly
Superlative
most unruly
1
refusing to accept authority or comply with control
- The captain dealt firmly with the ship's unruly crew.
- An unruly protest group refused to disperse despite police orders.
- The unruly player was suspended for challenging the referee.
- Judges often face unruly defendants in court.
- The new manager inherited an unruly team resistant to change.
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