Unmanageable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Definitions of unmanageable

adjective difficult or impossible to manage or control

Example Sentences

A1 The new software was so unmanageable that I couldn't figure out how to use it.

A2 Her workload became unmanageable when she took on too many projects at once.

B1 The company's finances were in an unmanageable state due to poor budgeting decisions.

B2 The team found the project requirements to be unmanageable and requested more resources.

C1 The political situation in the country had become unmanageable, leading to widespread unrest.

C2 The CEO faced the challenge of turning around an unmanageable company and making it profitable again.

Examples of unmanageable in a Sentence

formal The project became unmanageable due to the lack of clear direction.

informal Her schedule is so unmanageable, she never has time for herself.

slang I can't deal with this unmanageable mess anymore!

figurative The flood of emotions was unmanageable, overwhelming her completely.

Grammatical Forms of unmanageable

• past tense: unmanaged
• plural: unmanageables
• comparative: more unmanageable
• superlative: most unmanageable
• present tense: unmanageable
• future tense: will be unmanageable
• perfect tense: has been unmanageable
• continuous tense: is being unmanageable
• singular: unmanageable
• positive degree: manageable
• infinitive: to unmanage
• gerund: unmanaging
• participle: unmanageable

Origin and Evolution of unmanageable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unmanageable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'manageable' which comes from the Old French word 'managier' meaning 'to handle or control'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unmanageable' has retained its original meaning of something that is difficult or impossible to control or handle. The word has been consistently used in English literature and everyday language to describe situations, people, or things that are unruly, uncontrollable, or disorderly.