as in uncontrollable
given to resisting control or discipline by others
an unmanageable dog who had to be returned to the pound
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Recent Examples of unmanageable
The argument for expansion has been percolating from the four power conferences, which have expanded to unmanageable numbers and costly coast-to-coast footprints.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Talk with your healthcare provider if your stress levels feel unmanageable.
—Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
In the case of bladder issues, many women don’t seek treatment until their symptoms have become unmanageable and disruptive.
—Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2026
CEOs and workers alike struggle with intense pressure from unmanageable workloads, mounting job responsibilities, and lofty business expectations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmanageable
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Talk with your healthcare provider if your stress levels feel unmanageable.
—Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
In the case of bladder issues, many women don’t seek treatment until their symptoms have become unmanageable and disruptive.
—Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 29 Apr. 2026
CEOs and workers alike struggle with intense pressure from unmanageable workloads, mounting job responsibilities, and lofty business expectations.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmanageable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmanageable
Adjective
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She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease eight years ago, a neurological disorder that damages brain cells, leading to symptoms like uncontrollable movements, tremors, and balance issues.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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At the same time, severe OCD, intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable crying spells took a major toll on Cust’s mental health.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Grab a melamine sponge and get rid of stubborn bathtub stains in a jiffy.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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If the Avs remain stubborn and play a style that suits their stars in the regular season, MacKinnon might win another title, but will be at the end of his career with another team.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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In a labor negotiation, no one is incentivized to seem anything but intractable.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The uncertainty makes the theft of the camera footage and archive one of the most intractable and damaging mysteries of the post-regime period.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Andrew Jackson threw open the White House for an 1829 Inauguration Day bash so unruly that staff eventually dispersed the crowd by moving tubs of whiskey and ice cream to the lawn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Mendoza said the ordinance provided definitions to guide the police department and staff in determining which activities are deemed unruly.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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And her circumstances were a perfect storm of absence, workaholism and her mother's own ungovernable appetite for anyone who wasn't Stevie.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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It is often called ungovernable, perhaps a little grandly.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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JSerra navigated a difficult regular-season schedule, then avoided upsets in the playoffs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But the strength of his acidic, strong, difficult performance was too powerful for the Tonys to deny.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Initially blocked by recalcitrant Democratic members of the House, the legislation was reintroduced during a lame-duck session following the 2024 election.—
Andrew Cockburn,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Yet even a recalcitrant Pretoria is mulling changes to telecom laws that could eventually clear a path for the company.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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The wayward trailer then struck the Ford F-150 pickup heading east and driven by Fiscus.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Before his interview with IndieWire can begin, Charles Melton becomes distracted by a wayward eyelash.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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“Unmanageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmanageable. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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