uncontrolled

[US]/ʌnkən'trəʊld/
[UK]/ˌʌnkən'trold/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lacking control; without restraint.

Example Sentences

This program is also suitabal for the ejection of any uncontrolled bomblet from carrier.

If uncontrolled, the shortage would set off a new rise in meat prices.

This silencing also affects the function of many tumor suppressor genes, which, in their unmethylated state, put the brakes on uncontrolled cell growth.

The wildfire spread uncontrolled through the forest.

The virus outbreak became uncontrolled due to lack of preventive measures.

His uncontrolled anger often led to arguments with his colleagues.

The uncontrolled growth of weeds in the garden made it difficult to maintain.

The uncontrolled release of toxic chemicals into the river caused environmental damage.

Her uncontrolled laughter filled the room with joy.

The uncontrolled spending habits of the government led to a financial crisis.

The uncontrolled growth of population in urban areas poses challenges for city planning.

His uncontrolled emotions often clouded his judgment.

The uncontrolled spread of misinformation on social media can have serious consequences.

Real-world Examples

So together there's uncontrolled cell division which can give rise to a tumor.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

So when LANA-1 inhibits p53, that prevents apoptosis and leads to uncontrolled cellular proliferation.

Source: Osmosis - Cardiovascular

HHV-8 expresses a viral antigen called LANA-1 which prevents apoptosis and facilitates uncontrolled cellular proliferation.

Source: Osmosis - Cardiovascular

Alright, as a quick recap, esophageal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of esophageal epithelial cells.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

That doesn't mean lying down and becoming fooled, or letting foreign companies run uncontrolled.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

[C] the uncontrolled use of new software.

Source: Past years' graduate entrance exam English reading true questions.

Well, 'run rife' means that something is uncontrolled.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

Four clinical symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes, that all sound similar, are polyphagia, glycosuria, polyuria, and polydipsia.

Source: Osmosis - Endocrine

She calls the uncontrolled, unwanted thoughts from the past clutter.

Source: VOA Special September 2019 Collection

The mind when uncontrolled becomes one's greatest enemy.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

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