UNCONTROLLED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontrolled

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld

Definition of uncontrolled

as in rampant

showing no signs of being under control a tirade filled with uncontrolled anger about what the government was doing

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Recent Examples of uncontrolled While adding a tiny amount of salt to your coffee is generally safe, people on a low-salt diet or those with uncontrolled high blood pressure should consult a healthcare provider to see if this is a wise choice for them. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 Following the incident, several European countries issued a joint letter calling for a coordinated response in order to prevent further uncontrolled crossings, according to the AP and Al Jazeera. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 OpenAI disclosed that test versions of its AI models slipped their offline confines, accessed the internet and hacked into rival startup Hugging Face, triggering alarm over uncontrolled, rule-breaking machines. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Because shark teeth can easily tear through major arteries, veins and tendons, uncontrolled blood loss is the biggest immediate threat. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontrolled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrolled

Adjective

The data centers that power artificial intelligence are being built at a rampant pace, and are spurring resistance all over the country.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
In at least one instance, a guard was convicted of rampant abuse over roughly a decade and sentenced to 224 years in prison.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rampant

Adjective

Social media video captured an unconventional pursuit in Los Angeles over the weekend, when a runaway pig led a wild chase through the streets of West Hollywood before it was finally captured.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Authorities eventually contacted the owner, who responded by picking up the runaway reptile.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026