Unmanageable

/ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Unable to be managed or controlled; difficult to handle or oversee.

The unmanageable crowds at the festival caused significant delays in the event schedule.

Too difficult to deal with or cope with effectively.

Her unmanageable workload left her feeling overwhelmed and stressed.

Incapable of being governed or regulated.

The unmanageable growth of the weeds in the garden made it impossible for her to maintain it.

Not able to be controlled or directed.

His unmanageable temper often led to conflicts with his colleagues.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'manageable' derived from Old French 'manageable'.

manage to do something

To succeed in doing something.

out of control

In a state that cannot be managed.

take charge

To assume control or responsibility.

manageable

Able to be managed or controlled.

manage

To handle or control a situation or task.

Too much to handle.

This party is getting unmanageable; we need to calm down.

Wild or crazy.

He went totally unmanageable during the concert.