UNCONTROLLABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNCONTROLLABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “uncontrollable”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “uncontrollable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Uncontrollable” are: indocile, ungovernable, unruly, irrepressible, unmanageable, uncorrectable, out of control, wild, disorderly, recalcitrant, refractory, obstreperous, turbulent, intractable, incorrigible, disobedient, delinquent, insubordinate, defiant, undisciplined, irresistible, unstoppable, unquenchable, uncontainable

Uncontrollable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Uncontrollable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “uncontrollable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Difficult to solve or alleviate.
• Incapable of being controlled.
• Not controllable.
• Incapable of being controlled or managed.
• Of persons.
• Impossible to repress or control.

Synonyms of "Uncontrollable" as an adjective (24 Words)

defiant	Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force. A defiant gesture.
delinquent	Failing in one’s duty. A delinquent account.
disobedient	Refusing to obey rules or someone in authority. Disobedient children.
disorderly	Involving or contributing to a breakdown of peaceful and law-abiding behaviour. A disorderly pile of clothes.
incorrigible	Impervious to correction by punishment. An incorrigible mess.
indocile	Of persons.
insubordinate	Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders. An insubordinate attitude.
intractable	Hard to control or deal with. Intractable metal.
irrepressible	Not able to be controlled or restrained. An irrepressible chatterbox.
irresistible	Too attractive and tempting to be resisted. Irresistible or resistless impulses.
obstreperous	Noisy and difficult to control. The boy is cocky and obstreperous.
out of control	No longer fashionable.
recalcitrant	Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. The University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators.
refractory	(of a person or animal) resistant to infection. Healing of previously refractory ulcers.
turbulent	(of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently. Turbulent rapids.
uncontainable	(especially of an emotion) very strong. His uncontainable enthusiasm.
uncorrectable	Incapable of being controlled or managed. An uncorrectable habit.
undisciplined	Lacking in discipline or control. Undisciplined soldiers.
ungovernable	Incapable of being controlled. An ungovernable impulse to run away.
unmanageable	Incapable of being controlled or managed. An unmanageable situation.
unquenchable	Not able to be quenched. His enthusiasm was unquenchable.
unruly	Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline. A group of unruly children.
unstoppable	Impossible to stop or prevent. As unstoppable as the wind.
wild	Produced from wild animals or plants without cultivation. Wild talk.

Usage Examples of "Uncontrollable" as an adjective

• Uncontrollable children.
• Uncontrollable pain.
• Uncontrollable laughter.
• Her brother had an uncontrollable temper.

Associations of "Uncontrollable" (30 Words)

agog	Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc. Papa was agog with curiosity.
balky	Stopping short and refusing to go on. A balky mule.
barbaric	Unrestrained and crudely rich. The barbaric splendour he found in civilizations since destroyed.
boisterous	Noisy, energetic, and cheerful. A group of boisterous lads.
disorderly	Lacking organization; untidy. His life was as disorderly as ever.
fanatic	A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause. His eyes had a fanatic iciness.
feral	(especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication. His teeth were bared in a feral snarl.
fierce	Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness. Fierce fighting.
incorrigible	An incorrigible person. She s an incorrigible flirt.
insubordinate	Not submissive to authority. Insubordinate boys.
intractable	Hard to control or deal with. Intractable metal.
invade	Enter (a place, situation, or sphere of activity) in large numbers, especially with intrusive effect. Demonstrators invaded the Presidential Palace.
irrepressible	Not able to be controlled or restrained. An irrepressible rogue.
obstreperous	Noisy and difficult to control. The boy is cocky and obstreperous.
rambunctious	Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline. A rambunctious tyke.
rampage	Violently angry and destructive behavior. Several thousand demonstrators rampaged through the city.
recalcitrant	Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. A class of recalcitrant fifteen year olds.
refractory	(of a substance) resistant to heat; hard to melt or fuse. A refractory case of acne.
resistive	Able to withstand the action or effect of something.
savage	Without civilizing influences. The mother of one of the victims has described his assailants as savages.
tempestuous	As if showing violent anger. A tempestuous wind.
uncivilized	Impolite; bad-mannered. Children are basically uncivilized.
ungovernable	Impossible to control or govern. An ungovernable impulse to run away.
unruly	Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline. The little boy s parents think he is spirited but his teacher finds him unruly.
untamed	In a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated. Nepal was stunning with its wild untamed landscape.
vehemence	The property of being wild or turbulent. The vehemence of his reaction.
vehement	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid. A vehement defense.
violent	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid. Violent passions.
wild	Produced from wild animals or plants without cultivation. Performing in Hollywood was beyond my wildest dreams.