unruliness
|un/rul/i/ness|
B2
/ʌnˈruː.li.nəs/
(unruly)
difficult to control
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unruliness' originates from the Middle English word 'unruly,' which is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'ruly,' which meant 'orderly.'
Historical Evolution
'unruly' changed from the Middle English word 'unruli' and eventually became the modern English word 'unruly.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not orderly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'difficult to control or manage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being difficult to control or manage.
The teacher struggled with the unruliness of the class.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45