B1adjectiveemotionshealth
US/ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl/
UK/ˌʌn.kənˈtrəʊ.lə.bəl/
impossible to stop or manage
In context
She burst into uncontrollable laughter during the serious speech.
The fire became uncontrollable in the strong wind.
He felt an uncontrollable urge to check his phone.
Words that go with uncontrollable
adjective + noun
- uncontrollable laughterUncontrollable laughter filled the classroom.
- uncontrollable angerHis uncontrollable anger scared his colleagues.
- uncontrollable urgeShe had an uncontrollable urge to scream.
- uncontrollable fireFirefighters struggled with an uncontrollable fire all night.
- uncontrollable tearsUncontrollable tears ran down his face at the news.
- uncontrollable shakingUncontrollable shaking is a sign of severe cold.