unruly
intermediateB1/ʌnˈruːli/ · un-rul-y
Not restrained, disorderly, or difficult to control.
Meanings
Not restrained, disorderly, or difficult to control.
بے قابو، غیر مرتب، یا کنٹرول میں رکھنے میں مشکل۔
بے قابو
be qaboo
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- unruly behavior
- unruly children
- unruly mob
Example Sentences
The class was filled with unruly students who disrupted the lesson.
کلاس میں بے قابو طلباء تھے جنہوں نے سبق میں خلل ڈالا۔
Klas mein be qaboo talaba the jinhon ne sabaq mein khalal dala.
The unruly dog chewed on the furniture.
بے قابو کتا فرنیچر کو چبانے لگا۔
Be qaboo kutta furniture ko chubane laga.
The unruly crowd made it difficult for the organizers to manage the event.
بے قابو ہجوم نے منتظمین کے لیے تقریب کا انتظام کرنا مشکل بنا دیا۔
Be qaboo huzoom ne muntazimeen ke liye taqreeb ka intezam karna mushkil bana diya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'un-' as not, and 'ruly' as rule; hence, 'not ruled'.
Imagine a group of kids running wild without any supervision.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرمی سے دل کو جیتنا بہتر ہے.
Narmi se dil ko jeetna behtar hai.
Winning hearts gently is better.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "unruly" — not ruled, uncontrolled
First known use: 14th century
The term 'unruly' has existed since the Middle English period, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'ruly', a form of 'rule', suggesting a lack of control or order.