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
Natalya also addressed the infamous storyline where her character suffered from uncontrollable flatulence.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Everyone is sorry about a life’s work dissolving through uncontrollable circumstances.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
That revelation—learning that uncontrollable crying wasn’t her personality but neurological damage—became another layer of self-compassion.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
These friends act as social insurance systems for each other, helping each other when needs arise because of unpredictable and uncontrollable events.
—Athena Aktipis, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Everyone is sorry about a life’s work dissolving through uncontrollable circumstances.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
That revelation—learning that uncontrollable crying wasn’t her personality but neurological damage—became another layer of self-compassion.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Oct. 2025
These friends act as social insurance systems for each other, helping each other when needs arise because of unpredictable and uncontrollable events.
—Athena Aktipis, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrollable
Adjective
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That tone—of pain, of surprise, of a stubborn refusal to be reduced or diminished—is everywhere in it.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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If the stain is stubborn, add a few drops of dish soap to the water and vinegar mixture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On Friday, a federal judge shot down arguments that the emergency funds can be employed only for hurricanes or other unmanageable catastrophes, ruling in favor of more than 20 states led by Democrats that sued the administration.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Humane Society reminds pet owners that help is available for those feeling overwhelmed and encourages community members to reach out before situations become unmanageable.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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For more than a century, people have wondered if the city is ungovernable; with the exception of Fiorello La Guardia, who had New Deal money raining down on him, every idealistic leader who has been elected mayor has left City Hall in some way battered by it.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Among the recurrent themes are suicide, mysteriously intractable sorrow, and failed attempts at familial and romantic connection.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The open-source project has been used by millions of scientists in more than 190 countries, accelerating research into diseases previously considered intractable.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trimming can be done more often for light touch-ups during the growing season to keep unruly plants in check, remove leggy growth, and maintain shape as the plant grows.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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That meant that Emms pulled double duty of sorts at the London fest, also appearing in Jonatan Etzler’s black comedy Bad Apples, which stars Saoirse Ronan as a teacher finding her class of 10-year-olds disrupted by one unruly pupil.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Medical University of South Carolina was declared responsible for Fulcher’s death in the lawsuit, citing gross negligence and willful in violation of their duties, according to the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Penalties can reach up to roughly $51,500 per violation, along with multiyear bans on new visa petitions for willful breaches, according to DOL enforcement guidelines.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Silicon Valley definitely has so much of that rebellious spirit.—
Andre Byik,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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On Tracker, Ackles portrays Russell, Colter’s charismatic and rebellious older brother, who has a similar skill set and lack of stable home life.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But Townes van Zandt, the wayward father of Americana, is a perfect Linklater subject.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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More than one person fell victim to wayward gourds that careened down Midland Road to the cheers and groans of an eager audience.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Uncontrollable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontrollable. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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