Unmanageability: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated term, please refer to the first entry.

Used when emphasizing the total lack of control over a situation, often in contexts involving emotions, behaviors, or events.

• The uncontrollability of the wildfire posed a significant danger to the nearby communities.
• She felt an uncontrollability in her emotions after the sudden loss.

Describes something or someone that is difficult to manage, control, or solve, often used in academic or technical contexts to highlight complexity and difficulty.

• The intractability of the mathematical problem frustrated the researchers for years.
• His intractability in negotiations made reaching a consensus impossible.

Describes behavior that is chaotic, disorderly, and defiant of rules, often used with children, animals, or groups acting disruptively.

• The teacher struggled with the unruliness of her students.
• The unruliness of the crowd at the concert led to several incidents.

This word is used to describe a situation or thing that is difficult or impossible to control or manage.

• Due to the unmanageability of the large class size, the teacher decided to split it into smaller groups

This word describes a state of untidiness or lack of organization, usually implying a less severe level of confusion compared to chaos.

• The disorderliness of the room made it hard to find anything

Chaos is used in situations where there is complete confusion and lack of order, often resulting from sudden and unexpected changes. It often has a negative connotation.

• After the power outage, there was chaos in the office as everyone tried to find their way in the dark

Disorganization is used when discussing a lack of planning or structure, which can lead to inefficiency and confusion.

• The disorganization of the event planning committee caused delays and frustration among the attendees