Word
uncontrolled
Phoneticsun·con·trolled, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənkənˈtɹoʊɫd/
UK/ʌnkəntɹˈəʊld/
Definitions
01without restraint or limit
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not limited or managed by anyone, often in a way that is dangerous or out of hand.
adj. lacking restraint, regulation, or external management; often implies a state of chaos or increasing intensity.
“The uncontrolled fire spread quickly through the dry forest.”
“Economists warned that uncontrolled inflation could destabilise the national currency and erode the savings of the middle class.”
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02traffic/roads
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. describes a road or intersection that does not have signs, lights, or signals to manage traffic.
adj. referring to a road junction or crossing that lacks formal traffic control devices such as signals, stop signs, or markings.
“Drivers must be very careful when turning at an uncontrolled intersection.”
“The city council voted to install a roundabout at the uncontrolled crossing following a series of minor accidents involving pedestrians.”
Usage
Commonly used in civil engineering and urban planning contexts.
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Real-World Examples
“When KRAS is mutated , this switch can become stuck in the "on" position, allowing uncontrolled cell growth.” “Uncontrolled immigration and safety on the streets are huge concerns, too.” Etymology
From un- + controlled.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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