uncontrollable

un·con·trol·la·ble

adj \-ˈtrō-lə-bəl\

Definition of UNCONTROLLABLE

1

archaic : free from control by a superior power : absolute

2

: incapable of being controlled : ungovernable <a rush of uncontrollable emotions>

— un·con·trol·la·bil·i·ty \-ˌtrō-lə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— un·con·trol·la·bly \-ˈtrō-lə-blē\ adverb

Examples of UNCONTROLLABLE

1. <the uncontrollable child kept throwing tantrums in public and creating scenes>

First Known Use of UNCONTROLLABLE

1593

Related to UNCONTROLLABLE

Synonyms: froward, headstrong, incontrollable, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, ungovernable, unmanageable, unruly, untoward, wayward, willful (or wilful), out of hand

Antonyms: controllable, governable, manageable, tractable

Related Words: bullheaded, contrary, difficult, hardheaded, incorrigible, intransigent, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, opinionated, perverse, pigheaded, self-willed, stiff, stiff-necked, stubborn; undisciplined, unpunished; uncontrolled, wild; boisterous, irrepressible, rambunctious, rowdy; disobedient, indocile, insubordinate, rebellious; misbehaving, naughty

Near Antonyms: docile, obedient, well-behaved; compliant, placable, pliable, submissive, yielding; accepting, persuadable, receptive, responsive, willing; reasonable, temperate, trainable

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Rhymes with UNCONTROLLABLE

inconsolable