Uncontrollably: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncontrollably

[ ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli ]

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behavior

In a manner that cannot be controlled or restrained.

Synonyms

frantically, unrestrained, wildly

Examples of usage

The child was crying uncontrollably after losing his favorite toy.
The car skidded uncontrollably on the icy road.

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emotion

In a way that shows a lack of control over one's feelings or reactions.

Synonyms

hysterically, uninhibitedly, unstoppably

Examples of usage

She laughed uncontrollably at the silly joke.
He blushed uncontrollably when she complimented him.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncontrollably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incontrolavelmente

🇮🇳 नियंत्रणहीन रूप से

🇩🇪 unkontrolliert

🇮🇩 tak terkendali

🇺🇦 неконтрольовано

🇵🇱 niekontrolowanie

🇯🇵 制御不能に

🇫🇷 incontrôlablement

🇪🇸 incontrolablemente

🇹🇷 kontrolsüz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 통제할 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير قابل للسيطرة

🇨🇿 nekontrolovatelně

🇸🇰 nekontrolovateľne

🇨🇳 无法控制地

🇸🇮 nekontrolirano

🇮🇸 óstjórnlega

🇰🇿 бақылаусыз

🇬🇪 უკონტროლოდ

🇦🇿 nəzarətsiz

🇲🇽 incontrolablemente

Word origin

The word 'uncontrollably' is derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'controllable' meaning 'able to be controlled'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.