Uncontrolled: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncontrolled
[ ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: control, controlability, controllability, controllable, controlled, controlledly, controller, controllers, controlling, controls, incontrollable, uncontrollability, uncontrollable, uncontrollably.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,454, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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