Definition

More difficult to control or manage than something that is unruly.

Example

The unrulier students caused more disruptions in class than the others.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how the kids seem to be getting unrulier lately?

Yeah, it's like they have endless energy right now.

I thought it was just me, but they really are a handful.

For sure! It makes playtime quite the adventure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Unrulier** → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "ruly" (from the Middle English *reuli*, meaning orderly or well-behaved) with the comparative suffix "-er" (indicating more). The word "unrulier" means more not orderly or more disobedient than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'orderly' ('ruly') to describe something that is more disobedient or chaotic.

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