uncontrollable
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un·con·trol·la·ble

adjective \-ˈtrō-lə-bəl\

Definition of UNCONTROLLABLE

1
archaic : free from control by a superior power : absolute
2
: incapable of being controlled : ungovernable <a rush of uncontrollable emotions>
un·con·trol·la·bil·i·ty \-ˌtrō-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
un·con·trol·la·bly \-ˈtrō-lə-blē\ adverb

Examples of UNCONTROLLABLE

  1. <the uncontrollable child kept throwing tantrums in public and creating scenes>

First Known Use of UNCONTROLLABLE

1593

Rhymes with UNCONTROLLABLE

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