adjective B1 Intermediate Uncommon

uncontrollable

Uncontrollable (adjective) means Impossible to control, contain, or manage. Example: “The toddler had an uncontrollable fit of giggles at dinner.”

adjective

Impossible to control, contain, or manage.

"The toddler had an uncontrollable fit of giggles at dinner."

"Wildfires spread uncontrollably once the wind picked up."

How to use uncontrollable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something too wild, intense, or unpredictable to be reined in.

Common pairings

uncontrollable urge uncontrollable laughter uncontrollable rage

Word forms

more uncontrollable comparative, most uncontrollable superlative

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The toddler had an _____ fit of giggles at dinner.

Etymology

Formed from un- + controllable — it simply denies that something can be brought under control.

Rhymes for uncontrollable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uncontrollable” mean?

The word “uncontrollable” means impossible to control, contain, or manage. In plain terms, describes something too wild, intense, or unpredictable to be reined in.

How do you use “uncontrollable” in a sentence?

Here is “uncontrollable” used in a sentence: “The toddler had an uncontrollable fit of giggles at dinner.”

What part of speech is “uncontrollable”?

“Uncontrollable” is an adjective.

Is “uncontrollable” a common word?

“Uncontrollable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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