ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Uncontrolled

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Uncontrolled is an adjective meaning Not controlled; not under control.

Meaning

Not controlled; not under control.

More Meanings

  1. (civil engineering) Lacking the usual traffic control devices, such as traffic lights, pedestrian signals, pavement markings, traffic signs, or a crossing guard.

Example Sentences

uncontrolled crossing
uncontrolled intersection
Into the gnarled uncontrolled hand swaying over the bunk the dog laid his paw.

Word Forms

Synonyms for uncontrolled

Depending on context, synonyms include wild, unrestrained, loose, irrepressible, rampant, torrential.

Antonyms for uncontrolled

Common opposites include controlled.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include undisciplined, untempered, ungoverned, unrestrained, masterless, uncontrollable.

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