unruly conduct
/ʌnˈruːli kənˈdʌkt/ · un.ru.ley.con.duct
noun
- Behavior that is disobedient, difficult to manage, or resistant to control. The unruly conduct of the children in the classroom made it challenging for the teacher to maintain order.
- Disorderly or violent behavior, especially in a public place. The police were called to the scene to deal with the unruly conduct of the crowd.
Synonyms
disorderly conductrowdy behaviormisbehaviorindisciplineunmanageable behaviorriotous behavioruncontrolled behaviorunseemly behavior
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'unruly conduct' has been used in various contexts, including law enforcement and education, to describe behavior that requires intervention or correction.