Ungovernable: meaning, definitions and examples
🦁
ungovernable
[ ˌʌnˈɡʌvərnəb(ə)l ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: governability, governable, governance, governing, government, governmental, governor, governors, ungoverned.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,031, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
- ...
- 27028 philologist
- 27029 luxuriously
- 27030 acrimony
- 27031 ungovernable
- 27032 cacophony
- 27033 chrysalis
- 27034 aflame
- ...