CEFR B1

uncontrollable

adjective

Meaning

Impossible to restrain, manage, or keep in check.

Examples

The wildfire spread at an uncontrollable rate.
He had an uncontrollable temper that often got him into trouble.

Synonyms: wild, unruly, ungovernable, unmanageable

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uncontrollable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊləbəl/

Definition

Impossible to restrain, manage, or keep in check.

Examples

The wildfire spread at an uncontrollable rate.
He had an uncontrollable temper that often got him into trouble.
Her laughter was uncontrollable, and soon everyone in the room was laughing too.

How to Use uncontrollable

uncontrollable by (prepositional phrase): Impossible for a specific person or group to manage. — "The situation became uncontrollable by the local authorities."
uncontrollable urge to (collocation): A strong, irresistible desire to do something. — "She had an uncontrollable urge to sing along with the radio."

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