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
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Examples of uncontrollable in a Sentence
the uncontrollable child kept throwing tantrums in public and creating scenes
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Controllable vs uncontrollable delays The DOT draws a distinction between operational issues that are in an airline’s control versus those that aren’t.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 19 July 2024
The Live cohost began Thursday morning's episode by announcing her firm stance against Gen Z's penchant for wearing colorful pimple patches to cover up unwanted acne — a move seen by many as a way to de-stigmatize and embrace an uncontrollable blemish.
—EW.com, 18 July 2024
If your dog is vomiting or has diarrhea consistently, these uncontrollable reflexes can be either a symptom or cause of dehydration.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
In the end, the five Mega Minions include Jerry, who is shaped like a round rock and has great strength; Dave, who is top heavy and muscular but with small arms; and Tim, a tall Minion with uncontrollable stretchable arms.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 July 2024
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 19 July 2024
The Live cohost began Thursday morning's episode by announcing her firm stance against Gen Z's penchant for wearing colorful pimple patches to cover up unwanted acne — a move seen by many as a way to de-stigmatize and embrace an uncontrollable blemish.
—EW.com, 18 July 2024
If your dog is vomiting or has diarrhea consistently, these uncontrollable reflexes can be either a symptom or cause of dehydration.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
In the end, the five Mega Minions include Jerry, who is shaped like a round rock and has great strength; Dave, who is top heavy and muscular but with small arms; and Tim, a tall Minion with uncontrollable stretchable arms.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 15 July 2024
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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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