adverb
uncontrollably
Uncontrollably (adverb) means In a way that cannot be controlled or held back. Example: “She began sobbing uncontrollably at the news.”
adverb
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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 notesIn plain EnglishWithout any way to stop or hold it back.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more uncontrollably
- Superlative
- most uncontrollably
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Etymology
The adverb form of uncontrollable, built with the usual -ly ending.
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Rhymes for uncontrollably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
reasonably
invariably
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Frequently asked questions
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.
