Ungovernable: meaning, definitions and examples

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ungovernable

[ ˌʌnˈɡʌvərnəb(ə)l ]

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behavior

Difficult or impossible to control or govern.

Synonyms

uncontrollable, unruly, untamable

Examples of usage

The children were so ungovernable that the teacher had to call for backup.
The wild horse proved to be ungovernable, no matter how hard the trainer tried.

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personality

Not capable of being controlled or influenced.

Synonyms

uncontrollable, unmanageable, unruly

Examples of usage

Her ungovernable temper often got her into trouble.
His ungovernable desire for adventure led him to take risks.

Translations

Translations of the word "ungovernable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ingovernável

🇮🇳 अशासनीय

🇩🇪 unregierbar

🇮🇩 tak terkendali

🇺🇦 некерований

🇵🇱 nieposkromiony

🇯🇵 統治不可能

🇫🇷 ingouvernable

🇪🇸 ingobernable

🇹🇷 yönetilemez

🇰🇷 통치할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للحكم

🇨🇿 neovladatelný

🇸🇰 neovládateľný

🇨🇳 无法治理的

🇸🇮 neobvladljiv

🇮🇸 óstjórnanlegur

🇰🇿 басқарылмайтын

🇬🇪 უკონტროლო

🇦🇿 idarəolunmaz

🇲🇽 ingobernable

Word origin

The word 'ungovernable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'governable' which is derived from the Latin word 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer' or 'to govern'. The concept of being ungovernable has been present throughout history in various contexts, symbolizing resistance to authority and control.