ungovernable

/ʌn'gʌvənəbl/
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ungovernable

The little boy's ungovernable behavior disrupts the classroom.

Definition

Adjective 1. Impossible to control or restrain; not capable of being governed or managed. - This describes a person, emotion, or situation that is wild, unruly, and defies all attempts at control or discipline.

Usage

The adjective "ungovernable" is used to describe a state of being beyond control. It is a formal word often applied to strong emotions, rebellious individuals, or chaotic situations. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an ungovernable temper) or follows a linking verb like "be" or "become" (e.g., The mob became ungovernable). - It implies a complete lack of response to authority, rules, or attempts to impose order.

Examples
  • After the controversial decision, the crowd's anger was ungovernable.
  • She struggled with ungovernable impulses that often got her into trouble.
  • The country descended into ungovernable chaos after the revolution.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ungovernable rage/fury": An intense, uncontrollable anger.
    • The betrayal filled him with an ungovernable rage.
  • "Render something ungovernable": To cause a system or place to become impossible to manage.
    • The widespread corruption rendered the province virtually ungovernable.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ungovernability (noun): The quality or state of being ungovernable.
    • The ungovernability of the region forced the government to intervene.
  • Ungoverned (adjective): Not governed; lacking control or regulation.
    • The ungoverned territory became a haven for outlaws.
Synonyms
  • Uncontrollable: Incapable of being controlled.
  • Unruly: Disorderly and disruptive; not submitting to discipline.
  • Rebellious: Defying authority or control.
  • Intractable: Hard to control or deal with; stubborn.
  • Wild: Uncontrolled or unrestrained, especially in behavior.
Antonyms
  • Governable: Capable of being governed or controlled.
  • Docile: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
  • Tractable: Easy to control or influence.
  • Manageable: Able to be controlled or dealt with without great difficulty.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Beyond control: A simpler phrase with a similar meaning to "ungovernable."
    • The fire spread, quickly moving beyond control.
  • Run amok/riot: To behave in a wild, unruly, and uncontrolled way.
    • When the teacher left, the children ran amok.
ungovernable

The little boy's ungovernable behavior disrupts the classroom.

Adjective
  1. of persons
    • the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly

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