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
My uncontrollable emotions and my identity crisis also hindered me from being able to enjoy the time with my kids.
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Simone Sauter, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his ‘show’ is a Ratings DISASTER.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Because of the ship’s size and uncontrollable drifting, however, the crew’s actions to try to prevent the crash were ultimately futile.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Nov. 2025
He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his ‘show’ is a Ratings DISASTER.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncontrollable
Simone Sauter, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his ‘show’ is a Ratings DISASTER.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Because of the ship’s size and uncontrollable drifting, however, the crew’s actions to try to prevent the crash were ultimately futile.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Nov. 2025
He was viewed last night in an uncontrollable rage, likely due to the fact that his ‘show’ is a Ratings DISASTER.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncontrollable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrollable
Adjective
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These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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The vinegar cleaning method isn’t foolproof, and sometimes stubborn residue can remain on your microwave walls.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trump is unmanageable and will intervene like no incumbent in history.—
Myra Adams,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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And as a new Forbes report explains, some of America's most popular cities are becoming downright unmanageable.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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More unusual, my ungovernable whirlwind of a two-year-old looks pleased as punch, smiling docilely for the camera and exuding the joy that comes from feeling loved and safe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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Narrative has a seemingly relentless, ungovernable momentum, but humans retain a control over war stories that does not extend to war itself.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The debate over wolves may seem like an intractable clash of values.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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Still, intractable issues remain.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The unruly Weir ultimately returned to the Bay Area, where he was enrolled in Menlo-Atherton High.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2026
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Accusations often involved unruly pets or drug use.—
Saumya Roy,
The Dial,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As an adult, he was convicted of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury in 2018 and evading an officer with willful disregard for public safety in 2023.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Tran was convicted by a federal jury last September for fraudulent collection of Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits and his willful omission of consulting and rental income from his tax returns in 2020, 2021 and 2022.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Prior to the Emancipation Proclamation, slavery was the law in the rebellious states.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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This wretched regime is doomed to be overthrown by the risen populace and rebellious youth.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Diaz obliged, but not before smacking an unlucky onlooker with a wayward first attempt, above.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Helman’s surprise emergence was one of few offensive bright spots in an otherwise wayward season last year.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Uncontrollable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrollable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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