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Uncontrolled Adjective Bre ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld Anger Thoughts Rushed

Word uncontrolled
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld / NAmE / ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld /
Example
  • uncontrolled anger
  • the thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled.
  • the uncontrolled growth of cities
  • uncontrolled dumping of toxic wastes
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uncontrolled

(adjective)BrE / ˌʌnkənˈtrəʊld / NAmE / ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld /
  1. that somebody cannot control or stop
    • uncontrolled anger
    • The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled.
  2. that is not limited or managed by law or rules
    • the uncontrolled growth of cities
    • uncontrolled dumping of toxic wastes
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