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Meaning & Definition of Uncontrollably in English

English

Uncontrollably

In a manner that cannot be controlled or restrained.


Pronunciation:

/ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊl.ə.bli/

Part of Speech:

adverb

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: In a way that cannot be inhibited or managed.

    Example Sentence: She laughed uncontrollably at the joke.

  • Definition: In a manner marked by an inability to control one's emotions or actions.

    Example Sentence: He cried uncontrollably during the sad movie.

  • Definition: In a way that exceeds one's ability to govern or shape.

    Example Sentence: The storm raged uncontrollably through the night.

Etymology

Origin: From 'un-' meaning not, 'control' meaning to restrain or manage, and '-ably' denoting a manner.

Synonyms

irresistiblywildlychaoticallyfranticallyunmanageably

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • laugh uncontrollably: To laugh in a way that cannot be stopped.
  • cry uncontrollably: To weep without the ability to stop.
  • run uncontrollably: To move or act in a manner that cannot be restrained.

Translations

  • Spanish: incontrolablemente
  • French: incontrôlablement
  • German: unkontrollierbar
  • Russian: неподконтрольно

Related Words

  • control: The power to influence or direct behavior or the course of events.
  • manageable: Able to be managed, controlled, or handled.
  • uncontrolled: Not restrained or regulated.

Slang Meanings of uncontrollably

  • Meaning: Going wild

    Example Sentence: After that news, he was going wild, laughing uncontrollably.

  • Meaning: Loss of composure

    Example Sentence: When she saw the puppy, she completely lost her composure and started crying uncontrollably.