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Definition uncontrollable in American English

uncontrollable adjective

adjective
/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləb(ə)l/
Example

A tire had burst and the car became uncontrollable.

Example

Wounds like this can lead to uncontrollable bleeding.

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1.1

an uncontrollable feeling is one that you cannot control or stop

Example

uncontrollable laughter/anger

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2

someone who is uncontrollable behaves badly and refuses to do what other people tell them

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3

if a situation or event is uncontrollable, you cannot stop it, change it, or improve it

Example

Climate change may soon become uncontrollable.

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Definition uncontrollable in American English