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 Because shark teeth can easily tear through major arteries, veins and tendons, uncontrolled blood loss is the biggest immediate threat. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 The match ended 1-1 (guess who scored for France), Italy won a penalty shootout 5-3, and Zidane’s moment of uncontrolled rage entered sporting infamy. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 28 July 2026 In total, uncontrolled blazes there and others west of Madrid this week have forced 116,000 people out of their homes. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Without effective coordination, patients fall through the cracks, chronic diseases remain uncontrolled and preventable complications (including heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure) ensue. — Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontrolled

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Adjective

For many young women, the long-standing American tradition of earning badges through community outreach activities and, yes, rampant cookie selling is the first step in a life devoted to public service.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
The threats came amid rampant speculation and scrutiny of the investigation, deepened in part by uncertainty surrounding Wells’ final hours, distrust of law enforcement and the state’s long history of racist violence.

— Josh Kelety, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Instead of the runaway win for El-Sayed, the race turned out to be a nail-biter whose outcome couldn’t be determined until the morning after election night.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Ohtani was considered the runaway MVP favorite early in the year, while his pitching performance also put him in the Cy Young conversation.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026