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English adjective: uncontrollable

1. uncontrollable difficult to solve or alleviate


SamplesUncontrollable pain.


Synonymsunmanageable


Similarintractable


Antonymsmanipulable, tractable

2. uncontrollable of persons


SamplesThe little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly.


Synonymsindocile, ungovernable, unruly


Similardifficult, unmanageable


Antonymsmanageable

3. uncontrollable incapable of being controlled or managed


SamplesUncontrollable children.
An uncorrectable habit.


Synonymsuncorrectable, unmanageable


Similarincorrigible


Antonymscorrigible

4. uncontrollable impossible to repress or control


SamplesAn irrepressible chatterbox.
Uncontrollable laughter.


Synonymsirrepressible


Similaruncontrolled


Antonymscontrolled









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