UNCONTROLLED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontrolled

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld

Definition of uncontrolled next

as in rampant

showing no signs of being under control a tirade filled with uncontrolled anger about what the government was doing

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Recent Examples of uncontrolled Despite the availability of clear clinical guidelines and inexpensive medications to manage the disease, blood pressure remains uncontrolled in roughly half of Americans who have it. —

Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026 Waterproofing systems and seals are failing, causing pooling and uncontrolled leakage. —

Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026 Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism—but chronic uncontrolled inflammation can be harmful and worsen disease, Klein explains. —

Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026 The rocket's upper stage deployed the spacecraft in low Earth orbit as planned but failed to perform its prescribed deorbit burn, which caused the rocket body to crash back to Earth uncontrolled. —

Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontrolled

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One of the biggest issues facing Wall Street and the nation recently is how long the rampant enthusiasm over artificial intelligence will last.

— Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the challenge, the players met at a beach and read a note instructing them to find an advantage that would grant one player power, leading to an immediate and rampant scramble through the island.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026