UNCONTROLLABLE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontrollable

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈtrō-lə-bəl

Definition of uncontrollable

as in unmanageable

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 Starritt reveals the harsher sides of entrepreneurship, including the constant scramble for venture capital, the difficult financial options, the unforeseen blows from uncontrollable world events, the grueling hours and more. — The Know, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2026 To sleep, no more Two scientists who identified the role that a key neuropeptide plays in the uncontrollable sleepiness of narcolepsy were one of three recipients of the prestigious Lasker Awards, announced Thursday. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 Coxon is far from the first AI researcher to sound the alarm about potential catastrophe from uncontrollable, supercapable AI systems that are always just around the corner. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 However, those plans were scrapped on August 19 after Link went into an uncontrollable spin. — Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontrollable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrollable

Adjective

If your debt is unmanageable, check with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling to see if a debt management plan might help.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Without the right architecture, cloud and connectivity costs could become unmanageable, limiting the benefits of the AI era.

— David Kelly, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of unmanageable

Adjective

From there, the NCAA accelerated its campaign to convince Congress that college sports would be ungovernable and unsustainable without federal liability protections.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
But obviously the Senate has been a little ungovernable on this issue and a few others.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ungovernable

Adjective

For Che, wrestling with all sides of seemingly intractable issues—like figuring out how to solve the gun violence epidemic in our country—is what generates the comedy.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
In Massachusetts and Maine, that approval is also contingent on the federal government finding a long-term solution to the seemingly intractable problem of storing radioactive nuclear waste.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of intractable

Adjective

The vast crowds that once watched the killings would often become unruly.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there have been 1,331 reports of unruly passengers on airplanes so far this year.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of unruly

Adjective

The shoes appeared similar to the popular DSquared 2 Riri heeled sandals, which are also a sleek, seductive and rebellious style with towering heels and straps that wrap around the foot and ankle with super-thin leather ties.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Suzanne’s kind of rebellious temperament brought a lucidity to that character.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebellious

Adjective

The wayward squash is now secured with paracord, baling twine and corkscrew spikes, with everything tied off to two tractors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
The movie offered a sly critique of Korea’s rapid urbanization, and introduced the wayward types (bar girls, severely disabled men) that would populate all of Lee’s films.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of wayward

Adjective

Brian is a gee-whiz irritant, with a reckless attachment to the family’s conveniently recalcitrant dog and a knack for making dangerous situations worse.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
In their recalcitrant way, the balance tips more toward the sentimental than the cynical.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Definition of recalcitrant

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