adverb

uncontrollably

Uncontrollably (adverb) means In a way that cannot be controlled or held back. Example: “She began sobbing uncontrollably at the news.”

adverb

In a way that cannot be controlled or held back.

"She began sobbing uncontrollably at the news."

"His hands were shaking uncontrollably from the cold."

How to use uncontrollably

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWithout any way to stop or hold it back.

more uncontrollably comparative, most uncontrollably superlative

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She began sobbing _____ at the news.

The adverb form of uncontrollable, built with the usual -ly ending.

controllably

controllably

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What does “uncontrollably” mean?

The word “uncontrollably” means in a way that cannot be controlled or held back. In plain terms, without any way to stop or hold it back.

How do you use “uncontrollably” in a sentence?

Here is “uncontrollably” used in a sentence: “She began sobbing uncontrollably at the news.”

What is the opposite of “uncontrollably”?

The opposite of “uncontrollably” — its antonyms — is controllably.

What part of speech is “uncontrollably”?

“Uncontrollably” is an adverb.

controllably