uncontrollable
adjective
un·con·trol·la·ble
ˌən-kən-ˈtrō-lə-bəl 
1
: incapable of being controlled : ungovernable
a rush of uncontrollable emotions
2
archaic
: free from control by a superior power : absolute
Synonyms of uncontrollable
Examples of uncontrollable in a Sentence
the uncontrollable child kept throwing tantrums in public and creating scenes
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Fire officials had previously said that the tank of MMA was experiencing thermal runaway, a chain reaction resulting in an uncontrollable spike in temperatures.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
High-pressure roles are filled with many uncontrollable factors, and cutting back on self-care is often the result.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The Phoenix area was expected to receive 25-40 mph winds on May 17 with gusty winds, dry fuels and low humidity, potentially leading to fire danger with easier starts and the uncontrollable spread of new or existing fires, the weather service said.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 17 May 2026
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“Uncontrollable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncontrollable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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uncontrollable
adjective
un·con·trol·la·ble
ˌən-kən-ˈtrō-lə-bəl
: incapable of being controlled : ungovernable
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