the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Not submissive to rule; disregarding restraint; disposed to violate; turbulent; ungovernable; refractory
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Disposed to resist rule or lawful restraint, or to violate laws laid down; lawless; turbulent; ungovernable; refractory; disorderly; tumultuous: as, an unruly child.
Not according to rule; irregularly.
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adj. of persons
adj. noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
adj. unwilling to submit to authority
Word Usage
"Principal Hector Espinoza has taken the unusual step of canceling the final seven games of the Cougars season after the team had engaged in what he called unruly behavior during competition."