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uncontrollable (adj.)

1570s, "irrefutable," from un- (1) "not" + controllable. From 1590s as "not subject to authority;" meaning "that cannot be restrained" is from 1640s. Related: Uncontrollably.

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Definitions of uncontrollable from WordNet

uncontrollable (adj.)
difficult to solve or alleviate;
uncontrollable pain
Synonyms: unmanageable
uncontrollable (adj.)
incapable of being controlled;
uncontrollable (adj.)
incapable of being controlled or managed;
uncontrollable children
Synonyms: uncorrectable / unmanageable
uncontrollable (adj.)
impossible to repress or control;
uncontrollable laughter
Synonyms: irrepressible
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