uncontrolled
adjective
un·con·trolled
ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld 
: not controlled: such as
a
: happening or done without being stopped, slowed, or controlled
an uncontrolled tantrum
his uncontrolled anger
uncontrolled hypertension
uncontrolled urban sprawl
b
: not conducted or maintained in accordance with fixed rules, restraints, or procedures
results from an uncontrolled study
c
: not regulated by law with regard to possession and use
uncontrolled substances
Examples of uncontrolled in a Sentence
a tirade filled with uncontrolled anger about what the government was doing
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
The movie follows the adventures of rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, who is feared by the gods having been born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2025
The sheep, introduced over a century ago, grazed uncontrolled and destroyed nearly a third of the island's vegetation, leading to severe soil erosion and habitat degradation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
By Thursday afternoon, the blaze continues to burn uncontrolled.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
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uncontrolled
adjective
un·con·trolled
ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld
1
: not being under control
uncontrolled hypertension
2
: not incorporating suitable experimental controls
uncontrolled drug trials
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