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unruly

/ʌnˈruːli/
English Definition
adj. hard to control, wild
中文释义
难控制的,任性的
Example Sentence

The unruly crowd at the science fair pushed toward the robotics exhibit, forcing organizers to set up barriers for safety.

科学展上难以控制的人群涌向机器人展品,迫使组织者设置屏障以确保安全。

Synonyms
Antonyms
orderly docile
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
un(not)+rule(rule)+y
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “unruly”?

  1. A Producing in large quantities or with great frequency
  2. B Hard to control, wild
  3. C Able to be touched
  4. D Slow to reveal emotion or opinions
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B — Hard to control, wild. “unruly” means hard to control, wild.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “hard to control, wild”?

  1. A unruly
  2. B tangible
  3. C prolific
  4. D reserved
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A — unruly. “unruly” means hard to control, wild.

Common questions about “unruly”

What does “unruly” mean?

unruly — hard to control, wild. In Chinese: 难控制的,任性的.

How do you pronounce “unruly”?

unruly is pronounced /ʌnˈruːli/.

How is “unruly” used in a sentence?

The unruly crowd at the science fair pushed toward the robotics exhibit, forcing organizers to set up barriers for safety. (科学展上难以控制的人群涌向机器人展品,迫使组织者设置屏障以确保安全。)

What are synonyms for “unruly”?

disorderly, unmanageable, rebellious — all close in meaning to unruly (hard to control, wild).

What is the opposite of “unruly”?

orderly, docile — each the opposite of unruly (hard to control, wild).

Is “unruly” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. unruly is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “unruly”?

un(not)+rule(rule)+y

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