as in stubborn
given to resisting control or discipline by others
the uncontrollable child kept throwing tantrums in public and creating scenes
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Recent Examples of uncontrollable
Events in Kashmir risk triggering uncontrollable escalation.
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Sushant Singh, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
Commenters had a lot to say, and many of them highlighted an often uncontrollable difference between generations: financial insecurity.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 26 June 2025
In both cases, the objective was to signal strength while minimizing the chance of escalation into uncontrollable conflict.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The movement of the chords vividly evokes the feeling of being forever adrift on an ocean of uncontrollable emotions.
—Don Was, Billboard, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncontrollable
Sushant Singh, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
Commenters had a lot to say, and many of them highlighted an often uncontrollable difference between generations: financial insecurity.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 26 June 2025
In both cases, the objective was to signal strength while minimizing the chance of escalation into uncontrollable conflict.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The movement of the chords vividly evokes the feeling of being forever adrift on an ocean of uncontrollable emotions.
—Don Was, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrollable
Adjective
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One of the people that is most stubborn in their support of these spendy projects is Senator Todd Young, a Republican from Indiana.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Manual tracking is error-prone and becomes unmanageable as the company grows.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The sateen shell kept cool, and the weight and thickness of this insert were ideal and not too unwieldy, too fluffy or unmanageable.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the ocean itself plays its ungovernable part.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Gleichschaltung brings the unconscious—the self’s most ungovernable part—into line, and in doing so empties the individual of creativity, vitality, and, most importantly, resistance.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Californians are tired and angry about the seemingly intractable, unsheltered, street homelessness crisis.—
Catherine Blakespear,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Beyond that, New York City’s tech sector has surpassed Austin at this point and can offer ways through some of the most intractable problems.—
Jamie Rubin,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The secondary villain is a doddering, power-hungry elderly man with an unruly mop of hair and a flock of advisors who constantly shower him with unearned praise.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
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Some footage in the doc shows officers clubbing unruly revelers.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Court records show Rahman pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to two counts of willful retention and transmission of classified national defense information.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Alsup ordered a trial in December to determine damages, which can reach up to $150,000 per case of willful copyright infringement.—
Lauren Harvey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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From director James DeMonaco, creator of The Purge franchise, actor-comedian Davidson plays Max in The Home, a rebellious twenty-something sentenced to community service at a quiet retirement home.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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The story follows rebellious young demigod Ne Zha, who wrestles with his powers and the threat of humanity’s destruction.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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King Charles, while maintaining a private, familial relationship, is in the same camp but does have a special agreement that allows his wayward brother to attend private family luncheons… but no more public processions or official duties.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Rather than trying to eliminate leaf miners, focus on keeping your lemon tree healthy by fertilizing it as needed, watering it deeply during prolonged drought, and properly pruning broken and wayward branches.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Uncontrollable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrollable. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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