Unruly/ʌnˈruːli/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Behavior Focus Emphasizes actions rather than appearance or other qualities. The unruly crowd refused to follow the event rules. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation Usually implies something bad or undesirable about the behavior. The actor’s unruly outburst shocked the audience. Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Contexts Often used where rules or order are expected, like schools or formal events. The teacher struggled with the unruly class during the assembly.