Ungovernable
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ungovernable is an adjective meaning Not governable; unable to be governed.
Meaning
Not governable; unable to be governed.
More Meanings
- Unable to be managed or controlled.
Example Sentences
a man with an ungovernable temper
But “ungovernable” France is not alone in its bitter, intractable divisions.
While there is no mechanism to force a General Election, the internal wrangling within the Tory party may mean that ultimately the new PM will simply be so exhausted by the chaos that the country becomes ungovernable.
The concern about ungovernability in the United States often takes the form of complaints about “single-issue” politics and the limited influence and discipline of American political parties. Thus our next question is, Why are some modern societies to some degree ungovernable?
Synonyms for ungovernable
Depending on context, synonyms include unruly, indocile, uncontrollable, unmanageable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unmanageable, indocile, uncontrollable, unruly, unrulable, irregible.
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