uncontrolled
UK: ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld | US: ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld
adj. not restrained or regulated; lacking control
adj. (of emotions or behavior) wild or extreme
adj. (of a situation) not managed or directed
The word "uncontrolled" combines the negative prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with "control" (from Latin "contrarotulum," meaning "counter-roll" or "check," later evolving to mean "restraint"). The suffix "-ed" turns the verb into an adjective. The term reflects a logical progression from "not restrained" to its modern sense of lacking regulation or moderation.
The uncontrolled spread of misinformation caused panic.
Her uncontrolled laughter drew stares from the crowd.
The fire burned uncontrolled for hours.
Uncontrolled anger can damage relationships.
The experiment failed due to uncontrolled variables.