uncontrollable
Uncontrollable (adjective) means Impossible to control, contain, or manage. Example: “The toddler had an uncontrollable fit of giggles at dinner.”
adjective
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something too wild, intense, or unpredictable to be reined in.
Common pairings
uncontrollable urge
uncontrollable laughter
uncontrollable rage
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more uncontrollable
- Superlative
- most uncontrollable
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Etymology
Formed from un- + controllable — it simply denies that something can be brought under control.
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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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