ruffianly (Meaning)
ruffianly (s)
violent and lawless
ruffianly (a.)
Like a ruffian; bold in crimes; characteristic of a ruffian; violent; brutal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ruffianly
Synonyms:
- raffish
- raucous
- riotous
- rambunctious
- boisterous
- larrikin
- carnivalesque
- violent
- carnival
- rowdyish
- rowdy
- wilful
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Synonyms:
- robustious
- vociferous
- rampageous
- lively
- hell-raising
- stormy
- recalcitrant
- tempestuous
- unrestrained
- turbulent
- strident
- unreserved
- uninhibited
- loudmouthed
- undisciplined
- rumbustious
- sprightly
- knockabout
- vivacious
- clamorous
- effervescent
- unmanageable
- rollicking
- roisterous
- intractable
- obstreperous
- headstrong
- exuberant
- willful
- ungovernable
- impassioned
- wild
- uncontrolled
- unruly
- callithumpian
- uncontrollable
- buoyant
Antonyms:
- repressed
- constrained
- stoic
- unruffled
- hushed
- moderate
- peaceful
- indifferent
- collected
- tranquil
- temperate
- controlled
- noiseless
- temperate
- inhibited
- subdued
- stolid
- phlegmatic
- inhibited
- tranquil
- quiet
- soundless
- unruffled
- noiseless
- stolid
- serene
- moderate
- serene
- phlegmatic
- hushed
- indifferent
- stoical
- collected
- constrained
- reasonable
- peaceful
- unflappable
- soundless
- impassive
- subdued
- stoical
- quiet
- controlled
- repressed
- reasonable
- stoic
- unflappable
- impassive
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ruffianly Sentence Examples
- The ruffianly horde ransacked the village, leaving it in ruins.
- The unruly crowd erupted into a ruffianly melee, throwing punches and insults.
- The prisoner's ruffianly demeanor made him a formidable adversary.
- The gang of ruffians terrorized the neighborhood with their violent antics.
- The ruffianly man was known for his crude behavior and vulgar language.
- The politician's rival attempted to discredit him with ruffianly accusations.
- The ruffianly crew of pirates boarded the merchant ship, demanding ransom.
- The coachman's ruffianly manner frightened the passengers.
- The ruffianly boy was prone to getting into trouble due to his impulsive nature.
- The ruffianly mercenaries were hired to quell the rebellion with brute force.
FAQs About the word ruffianly
violent and lawlessLike a ruffian; bold in crimes; characteristic of a ruffian; violent; brutal.
raffish, raucous, riotous, rambunctious, boisterous, larrikin, carnivalesque, violent, carnival, rowdyish
sombre, silent, dignified, proper, silent, solemn, sombre, composed, calm, seemly
The ruffianly horde ransacked the village, leaving it in ruins.
The unruly crowd erupted into a ruffianly melee, throwing punches and insults.
The prisoner's ruffianly demeanor made him a formidable adversary.
The gang of ruffians terrorized the neighborhood with their violent antics.
