Uncontrolled: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncontrolled

[ ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld ]

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behavior

Not subject to control; unrestrained or uncontrollable.

Synonyms

unchecked, ungoverned, unrestrained

Examples of usage

His uncontrolled anger often led to arguments with his coworkers.
The uncontrolled chaos in the streets made it difficult for the police to maintain order.

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growth

Growing freely and without restrictions.

Synonyms

unbridled, uninhibited, unrestricted

Examples of usage

The uncontrolled growth of weeds in the garden overwhelmed the flowers.
The uncontrolled spread of the virus caused a pandemic.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncontrolled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontrolado

🇮🇳 अनियंत्रित

🇩🇪 unkontrolliert

🇮🇩 tidak terkendali

🇺🇦 неконтрольований

🇵🇱 niekontrolowany

🇯🇵 制御されていない

🇫🇷 incontrôlé

🇪🇸 descontrolado

🇹🇷 kontrolsüz

🇰🇷 통제되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مراقب

🇨🇿 nekontrolovaný

🇸🇰 nekontrolovaný

🇨🇳 失控

🇸🇮 neobvladan

🇮🇸 óstjórnlegt

🇰🇿 бақылаусыз

🇬🇪 უკონტროლო

🇦🇿 nəzarətsiz

🇲🇽 descontrolado

Word origin

The word 'uncontrolled' originated in the late 16th century. The prefix 'un-' denotes negation, while 'controlled' is derived from the Latin word 'contrahere', meaning 'to hold back'. The concept of lack of control has been prevalent throughout history, with various contexts emphasizing the absence of restraint or regulation.