unmanageable

/ʌn'mænidʤəbl/

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Word: Unmanageable

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "unmanageable" describes something that is difficult or impossible to control, handle, or manage. It can refer to situations, behaviors, or objects that are challenging to deal with.

Explanation for New Learners:

1. Basic Meaning: If something is unmanageable, it means you cannot control it or it is very hard to manage. Think of it like a large, heavy box that you can’t lift or a group of children who are too rowdy to calm down.

2. Usage Instructions: You can use "unmanageable" to describe:

   • People: "The children were unmanageable during the field trip."
   • Situations: "The project became unmanageable due to too many changes."
   • Objects: "The furniture was unmanageable to move because it was so big."

Examples:

• People: "He has an unmanageable temper that makes it hard for him to keep friends."
• Situations: "After the storm, the cleanup became unmanageable for the volunteers."
• Objects: "The unmanageable size of the package made it difficult to fit in the car."

Advanced Usage:

• You might hear this word in more formal or complex discussions, such as in business, psychology, or emergency management, where they might discuss "unmanageable risks" or "unmanageable behavior."

Word Variants:

• Manageable (adjective): Something that can be controlled or handled.
  • Example: "The project is now manageable with proper planning."
• Management (noun): The act of controlling or organizing something.
  • Example: "Good management is key to a successful team."

Different Meanings:

While "unmanageable" primarily refers to something that cannot be controlled, it can also imply: - Overwhelming: Something that is too much to handle emotionally or mentally. - Example: "The stress from work became unmanageable."

Synonyms:

• Uncontrollable
• Overwhelming
• Difficult
• Hard to handle
• Out of control

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Out of hand": This idiom means that something has become unmanageable or uncontrollable.

  • Example: "The situation got out of hand during the party."

• "Throw in the towel": This phrase means to give up because something has become too difficult to manage.

  • Example: "After several failed attempts to fix the car, he decided to throw in the towel."

Summary:

"Unmanageable" is a useful word to describe things that are hard or impossible to control. You can use it in different contexts, whether you’re talking about behavior, situations, or physical objects.

Academic

Adjective

1. incapable of being controlled or managed
   • uncontrollable children
   • an uncorrectable habit
2. difficult to solve or alleviate
   • uncontrollable pain
3. hard to control
   • a difficult child, an unmanageable situation
4. difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
   • we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter
   • almost dropped the unwieldy parcel

Synonyms

• uncontrollable
• uncorrectable
• difficult
• unwieldy