LookItUp

uncontrolled

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/ · UK /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld/

uncontrolled means: Happening or growing without anyone being able to stop or manage it.

adjective

OUT OF CONTROLB2

Happening or growing without anyone being able to stop or manage it.

  • The fire was uncontrolled.
  • She burst into uncontrolled laughter.
  • Uncontrolled growth has damaged the surrounding forest.

Similar words: unchecked, unrestrained

Opposites: controlled

Common phrases: uncontrolled fire, uncontrolled growth, uncontrolled laughter

NO TRAFFIC SIGNALSC1

Without lights, signs, or people directing traffic at a road crossing or junction.

  • This is an uncontrolled crossing.
  • Drivers must take care at uncontrolled intersections.
  • The village has several uncontrolled junctions.

Common phrases: uncontrolled crossing, uncontrolled intersection, uncontrolled junction

Questions about uncontrolled

What does uncontrolled mean?

Happening or growing without anyone being able to stop or manage it.

What is uncontrolled in other languages?

Türkçe: kontrolsüz · Español: incontrolado · Français: incontrôlé · Deutsch: unkontrolliert · Italiano: incontrollato · 日本語: 制御されていない

How do you pronounce uncontrolled?

In American English /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/; in British English /ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld/.

How do you use uncontrolled in a sentence?

The fire was uncontrolled. She burst into uncontrolled laughter.

Learn uncontrolled while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

uncontrolled in other languages

More words