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Unwieldy vs Unruly - What's the difference?

unwieldy | unruly |

As adjectives the difference between unwieldy and unruly

is that unwieldy is lacking strength; weak while unruly is wild; uncontrolled.

unwieldy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (obsolete) lacking strength; weak
  • (obsolete) ungraceful in movement
  • difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity
  • badly managed or operated

    • Derived terms

    * wieldy

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    unruly

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • wild; uncontrolled
    • The police gathered to contain the unruly mob.