Uncontrollably: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncontrollably
[ ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli ]
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.
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.
See also: control, controlability, controllability, controllable, controlled, controlledly, controller, controllers, controlling, controls, incontrollable, uncontrollability, uncontrollable, uncontrolled.