Unrulier: meaning, definitions and examples

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unrulier

 

[ ʌnˈruːliər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavioral quality

Unrulier is the comparative form of unruly, which describes a person or a group that is disorderly, disobedient, or difficult to control. When someone is unrulier, it implies that they are exhibiting more characteristics of chaos or rebelliousness than another individual or group. This term can refer to both behavior and situations, where rules are ignored, and discipline is lacking. It is commonly used to describe children, groups of people, or organizational situations that are not easily managed.

Synonyms

more disorderly, more uncontrollable, more unruly.

Examples of usage

  • The unrulier students disrupted the class more than usual.
  • In the unrulier crowd, it was hard for the authorities to maintain order.
  • Her unrulier behavior was a concern for her parents.
  • The committee became increasingly unrulier as the meeting progressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrulier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indisciplinado

🇮🇳 अव्यवस्थित

🇩🇪 unordentlich

🇮🇩 tidak teratur

🇺🇦 непокірний

🇵🇱 niesforny

🇯🇵 乱れた

🇫🇷 désordonné

🇪🇸 desordenado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 무질서한

🇸🇦 غير منظم

🇨🇿 nepořádný

🇸🇰 neporiadny

🇨🇳 不守规矩的

🇸🇮 neurejen

🇮🇸 óreiðulegur

🇰🇿 ұқыпсыз

🇬🇪 არეული

🇦🇿 nizamlı deyil

🇲🇽 desordenado

Etymology

The word 'unruly' comes from the Middle English 'unruwly', which is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', combined with 'ruly', an early variant of 'rule'. The etymology can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word 'ruwlijc', meaning 'wild' or 'uncontrolled'. Initially, it described animals or individuals that could not be easily managed or subdued. Over time, the term evolved to describe the behavior of people, particularly children and teenagers, who resist authority and exhibit chaotic tendencies. The comparative form 'unrulier' follows standard English formation rules for comparative adjectives, indicating an increase in the quality of unruliness. Its usage has become more prevalent in educational and social contexts, especially in relation to discussions about behavior management and discipline.