Uncontrolled

Pronunciation: /ʌn.kənˈtroʊld/

Definitions of uncontrolled

adjective describing something that is not regulated or restrained

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy's uncontrolled energy made it difficult to train.

A2 The uncontrolled fire spread quickly through the forest.

B1 Her uncontrolled emotions often led to arguments with her friends.

B2 The uncontrolled growth of the city resulted in overcrowding and pollution.

C1 The uncontrolled release of toxic chemicals into the environment had devastating consequences.

C2 The uncontrolled spread of misinformation on social media can have serious real-world consequences.

Examples of uncontrolled in a Sentence

formal The uncontrolled spread of the virus has led to a surge in cases.

informal The party got pretty uncontrolled after midnight.

slang Things got totally uncontrolled at the concert last night.

figurative Her emotions were uncontrolled, like a wild storm raging inside her.

Grammatical Forms of uncontrolled

• past tense: uncontrolled
• plural: uncontrolled
• comparative: more uncontrolled
• superlative: most uncontrolled
• present tense: uncontrol
• future tense: will uncontrol
• perfect tense: have uncontrolled
• continuous tense: is uncontrolling
• singular: uncontrolled
• positive degree: uncontrolled
• infinitive: to uncontrol
• gerund: uncontrolling
• participle: uncontrolled

Origin and Evolution of uncontrolled

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncontrolled' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'controlled' which comes from the Latin word 'con' meaning 'together' and 'regula' meaning 'rule'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that was not under control or restraint, the word 'uncontrolled' has evolved to also encompass the idea of something that is unrestrained, unchecked, or unregulated.