uncontrolled

adjective

un·con·trolled | \ ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld

Definition of uncontrolled

: not controlled: such as

a : happening or done without being stopped, slowed, or controlled an uncontrolled tantrum his uncontrolled anger uncontrolled hypertension uncontrolled urban sprawl

b : not conducted or maintained in accordance with fixed rules, restraints, or procedures results from an uncontrolled study

c : not regulated by law with regard to possession and use uncontrolled substances

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The row over how to handle the migrants after they were picked up near the Libyan coast in December again highlighted the rift among European Union members on the bloc’s approach to uncontrolled migration. — Eric Sylvers, WSJ, "Standoff Over Migrants Stranded at Sea Ends as Europe Opens Doors," 9 Jan. 2019 An uncontrolled experiment is already underway concerning the effect of human CO2 on the climate. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "If California Was Serious About Climate," 31 Aug. 2018 In an uncontrolled and undocumented way, the study has been proceeding on a mass scale for the past 80 years. — Jennifer Traig, WSJ, "The Making of the Picky Eater," 11 Jan. 2019 During the caution between the second and third stages, Truex's team was penalized for an uncontrolled tire, dropping him to 19th place. — Fox News, "Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Richmond race from the back of the pack," 24 Sep. 2018 Still, Moussouris' concern was for her physical safety more than her privacy; despite the new security policies, Caesars doesn't control access to its elevators by room key, and there is largely uncontrolled public access to the hotel's towers. — Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, "Caesars Palace not-so-Praetorian guards intimidate DEF CON goers with searches [Updated]," 13 Aug. 2018 The fires are still uncontrolled and are spreading, forcing road and trail closures. — Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "Glacier National Park Wildfires Force Evacuations," 13 Aug. 2018 In Southern California, the currently uncontrolled Woolsey fire in Ventura County and Malibu has burned over 70,000 acres of land. — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, "Bella Hadid Posted a Heartbreaking Instagram About the California Wildfires," 10 Nov. 2018 Despite the city’s best efforts, planners struggle with the legacy of uncontrolled industrial zoning, says Sicotte. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Booming postindustrial neighborhoods often overlook polluted past," 9 Oct. 2018

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