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- [kuh n-trohl]
- /kənˈtroʊl/
- /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-trohl]
- /kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions of uncontrolled word
- verb with object uncontrolled to exercise restraint or direction over; dominate; command: The car is difficult to control at high speeds. That zone is controlled by enemy troops. 1
- verb with object uncontrolled to hold in check; curb: to control a horse; to control one's emotions. 1
- verb with object uncontrolled to test or verify (a scientific experiment) by a parallel experiment or other standard of comparison. 1
- verb with object uncontrolled to eliminate or prevent the flourishing or spread of: to control a forest fire. 1
- verb with object uncontrolled Obsolete. to check or regulate (transactions), originally by means of a duplicate register. 1
- noun uncontrolled the act or power of controlling; regulation; domination or command: Who's in control here? 1
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Origin of uncontrolled
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English co(u)ntrollen (v.) < Anglo-French contreroller to keep a duplicate account or roll, derivative of contrerolle (noun). See counter-, roll
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Parts of speech for Uncontrolled
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncontrolled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
uncontrolled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncontrolled
adj uncontrolled
- abandoned — An abandoned place or building is no longer used or occupied.
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- autonomous — An autonomous country, organization, or group governs or controls itself rather than being controlled by anyone else.
- break loose — to free oneself by force
- brutish — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brutish, you think that they are brutal and uncivilised.
adjective uncontrolled
- agitable — easily agitated or moved
- alarmable — able or prone to be alarmed or disturbed
- amoral — If you describe someone as amoral, you do not like the way they behave because they do not seem to care whether what they do is right or wrong.
- corybantic — frenzied; agitated; unrestrained.
- demented — Someone who is demented has a severe mental illness, especially Alzheimer's disease.
Antonyms for uncontrolled
adj uncontrolled
- abstentious — an act or instance of abstaining.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- fairish — moderately good, large, or well: a fairish income.
adjective uncontrolled
- checked — Something that is checked has a pattern of small squares, usually of two colours.
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- faint — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- forbearant — Forbearing.
- longanimous — Long-suffering; patient; showing self-control and restraint.
Top questions with uncontrolled
- who has the right of way at an uncontrolled intersection?
- what is an uncontrolled intersection?
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- describe how uncontrolled cell division is dangerous in organisms?
- what causes uncontrolled cell division?
- what is uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
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- what precautions should a driver take at uncontrolled intersections?
- uncontrolled when printed?
- explain how cancer is a result of uncontrolled cell division?
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- what can cause the cell cycle to become uncontrolled?
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