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
Faye likes to talk and share secrets, but learns to use her words wisely after uncontrollable factors force her to change.
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
These caps could eliminate the secret runway to uncontrollable superhuman capabilities while still allowing beneficial AI development.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Other common side effects include nausea, flushing, headache, and abdominal cramping and uncontrollable shivering.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
These caps could eliminate the secret runway to uncontrollable superhuman capabilities while still allowing beneficial AI development.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Other common side effects include nausea, flushing, headache, and abdominal cramping and uncontrollable shivering.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrollable
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More than a day later, firefighters remained on scene to douse stubborn hotspots.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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The result is not a single answer, but a structured view of the decision, enabling human teams to work through a level of complexity that would otherwise be unmanageable.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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If logistics fail, traffic becomes unmanageable or the fan experience is poor, this high-profile endorsement backfires.—
Tim Derdenger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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This judgment was based not on Altman’s track record, which was modest, but on his will to prevail, which Graham considered almost ungovernable.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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What came first, Ben’s poor management style or Ellie’s ungovernable temper?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Instead of backing off of their support for the proposal, its Republican supporters are digging in — a sign of how intractable the fight over immigration policy is, even among Trump-supporting Republicans.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The world is now looking to artificial intelligence to address its most intractable crises of health care access and outcomes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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Caladium Cacophony Is there anything lovelier than an overflowing, unruly planting of caladiums?—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those changes followed unruly Memorial Day crowds the year before that led to a state of emergency and safety concerns.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Late last year Rivera’s family filed a nine-count lawsuit against Baker, the city and CPD, alleging willful and wanton conduct, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Price and Ramirez were charged with second-degree murder, willful harm or injury resulting in a child’s death, felony child endangerment and possession of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The temperamental Moon activates your 3rd House of Communication, forming a supportive trine to rebellious Uranus in your 7th House of Companions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The series picks up 15 years after the finale of The Handmaid's Tale, and follows Agnes and Daisy (Lucy Halliday), a rebellious newcomer.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The wayward high-schoolers of the HBO series are now young adults, encountering the difficulties that come with entering the real world and trying to establish themselves.—
Molly Lambert,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Colorado invites the pressure ultra deep in its own area often, but Josh Atencio took a wayward touch on a pass from Zack Steffen.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Uncontrollable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrollable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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