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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the uncontrollable child kept throwing tantrums in public and creating scenes
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Opthalmic Outburst, or ACHOO syndrome, is characterized by uncontrollable sneezing in response to the sudden exposure to bright light, typically intense sunlight.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Davidson struggled but in adulthood found an advocate in his friend’s mother Dottie (Maxine Peake) and under the mentorship of Tommy (Peter Mullan), who saw through the uncontrollable ticks and swearing and gave him a job.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Unlike the original Izo, Didi is described as an unpredictable and uncontrollable gang leader who has isolated others that are part of the powerful Viv Ansanm gang coalition.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncontrollable
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“Uncontrollable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncontrollable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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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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