UNCONTROLLED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontrolled

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld

Definition of uncontrolled

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 Causes may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, trauma from a fall or accident, or overtreatment of blood thinners. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) could help stop the uncontrolled proliferation of satellites in Earth orbit, which threatens to erase stars from the sky, astronomers hope. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 This includes how the enterprise deliberately shapes its external capabilities, interfaces, standards, data exchanges and commercial dependencies without allowing the vehicle to become an uncontrolled collection of third-party technologies. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Those tests have covered both controlled and uncontrolled airspace. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontrolled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrolled

Adjective

Power outages have been rampant across the country over the past year, disrupting everyday life.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
That set off a wave of youth protests blaming the collapse on high-level corruption, cronyism and rampant graft during renovation work at the station.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

In some versions, she’s described as a morally deplorable witch taking part in the abuse of runaway slaves who was ultimately burned for her misdeeds and buried near the cemetery.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Apple’s MacBook Neo, launched in March, was a runaway hit and sent shockwaves across the PC industry.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026