# uncontrolled

**Pronunciation:** /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld/ · un-kun-TOLD

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Not restrained or managed; wild or excessive.

## Examples

- The uncontrolled growth of weeds choked the garden.
- His uncontrolled anger led to a public outburst.
- The company experienced uncontrolled expansion in the early years.

## Synonyms

- wild — Suggests a lack of any restraint or order, often in a natural or untamed way.
- unrestrained — Emphasizes the absence of limits or restrictions, often applied to emotions or actions.
- unbridled — Implies a complete lack of control, often used for strong emotions or desires.
- unmanageable — Focuses on the difficulty of controlling or handling something, often due to its nature or size.

## Antonyms

- controlled — Direct opposite, meaning managed or regulated.
- managed — Indicates that something is under careful supervision or direction.
- regulated — Suggests adherence to specific rules or standards.

## Common patterns

- uncontrolled growth — Rapid and unmanaged increase in size or number. — The uncontrolled growth of the city led to traffic congestion.
- uncontrolled substance — A drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government. — The police seized a large quantity of an uncontrolled substance.

## Collocations

- uncontrolled growth — The uncontrolled growth of invasive plants threatened the local ecosystem.
- uncontrolled bleeding — The paramedics worked quickly to stop the uncontrolled bleeding.
- uncontrolled diabetes — Patients with uncontrolled diabetes are at higher risk for complications.
- uncontrolled substance — Possession of an uncontrolled substance can lead to severe penalties.

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