adjective
1.
given to insubordination and disorder
a turbulent and irresponsible group
Synonyms: boisterous, disorderly, rambunctious, raucous, rowdy, rowdydowdy, rowdyish, rumbustious, termagant, tumultuous, unruly; compare unruly 1
Related Word: mutinous; fast, roisterous, uncontrollable, uninhibited, wild; clamorous, loudmouthed; brawling, quarrelsome, rough, roughhouse; hell-for-leather, rip-roaring, tempestuous
Contrasted words: calm, placid, quiet, tranquil; controlled, orderly, peaceful, restrained
2.
Synonyms: wild 6, blustering, blustery, ||coarse, furious, raging, rough, stormful, stormy, tempestuous
Related Word: agitated, convulsed, moiling, stirred up; boiling, roily, ruffled, swirling; howling, riotous, roaring; tempest-tossed