Uncontrollably: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncontrollably

 

[ ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: control, controlability, controllability, controllable, controlled, controlledly, controller, controllers, controlling, controls, incontrollable, uncontrollability, uncontrollable, uncontrolled.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,144, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.