Ungovernable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡʌvərnəbəl/

Definitions of ungovernable

adjective describing something that cannot be controlled or governed

Example Sentences

A1 The toddler was ungovernable and refused to sit still during storytime.

A2 The wild horse proved to be ungovernable, making it difficult for the rancher to train.

B1 The unruly crowd became ungovernable, forcing the police to intervene.

B2 The rebellious teenager's behavior was deemed ungovernable by his parents.

C1 The political situation in the country had become ungovernable due to widespread corruption.

C2 The CEO faced the challenge of managing an ungovernable workforce during the company's restructuring.

Examples of ungovernable in a Sentence

formal The committee struggled to manage the ungovernable behavior of some of its members.

informal The kids were so wild and ungovernable at the birthday party.

slang That new student is totally ungovernable, always causing trouble.

figurative Her emotions were like an ungovernable storm, unpredictable and intense.

Grammatical Forms of ungovernable

• past tense: ungoverned
• plural: ungovernables
• comparative: more ungovernable
• superlative: most ungovernable
• present tense: ungovernable
• future tense: will be ungovernable
• perfect tense: have been ungovernable
• continuous tense: being ungovernable
• singular: ungovernable
• positive degree: ungovernable
• infinitive: to ungovern
• gerund: ungoverning
• participle: ungoverned

Origin and Evolution of ungovernable

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ungovernable' originated from the Old French word 'ungovernable' which was derived from the Latin word 'ingubernabilis'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something or someone that cannot be controlled or governed, the word 'ungovernable' has retained its meaning over the centuries and is still used in a similar context today.