unruly child
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An unruly child is one who resists control, discipline, or authority—difficult to manage and prone to misbehavior.
The phrase appears frequently in legal and educational contexts, where it may trigger intervention: The court declared him an unruly child after repeated truancy.
In casual use, it describes any child who won't follow rules or settle down.
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
- emotional dysregulationPoor control over feelings
- temper tantrumExplosive emotional outburst
- defianceOpen resistance to authority
- talking backRude reply to authority
bad behavior · tantrum · out of control · discipline · frustration · terrible twos · boredom · positive reinforcement · immaturity · stubbornness · sensory sensitivity · rebellion · impulsivity · insecurity · rowdiness · anxiety · aggression · attention-seeking
- troublemakerstroublemaker, rascals, delinquents, imps, brats
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golden child · little angel · teacher's pet · star pupil · little lady
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