Uncontrollable

Pronunciation: /ʌn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl/

Definitions of uncontrollable

adjective unable to be controlled or restrained

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy's energy was uncontrollable.

A2 She felt an uncontrollable urge to laugh during the serious meeting.

B1 The wildfire spread uncontrollably through the forest.

B2 His anger was uncontrollable, leading to a heated argument.

C1 The virus was spreading uncontrollably despite efforts to contain it.

C2 Her uncontrollable laughter echoed through the room, causing everyone to join in.

Examples of uncontrollable in a Sentence

formal The patient's uncontrollable seizures required immediate medical attention.

informal Her uncontrollable laughter filled the room during the comedy show.

slang I tried to stop myself from eating the whole cake, but my uncontrollable sweet tooth won.

figurative The wildfire's uncontrollable spread threatened to engulf the entire forest.

Grammatical Forms of uncontrollable

• past tense: became
• plural: uncontrollables
• comparative: more uncontrollable
• superlative: most uncontrollable
• present tense: is uncontrollable
• future tense: will be uncontrollable
• perfect tense: has been uncontrollable
• continuous tense: is being uncontrollable
• singular: uncontrollable
• positive degree: uncontrollable
• infinitive: to be uncontrollable
• gerund: being uncontrollable
• participle: uncontrollable

Origin and Evolution of uncontrollable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncontrollable' originated from the Latin word 'in' meaning 'not' and 'controllare' meaning 'to control'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that cannot be controlled or restrained, the word 'uncontrollable' has evolved to encompass a broader range of situations and emotions beyond just physical control.