uncontrolled

C1 Topic:Animals
US /ˌənkənˈtroʊld/
adj Freq #31579

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Not controlled; not under control.

    Into the gnarled uncontrolled hand swaying over the bunk the dog laid his paw.

  2. 2
    adj

    Lacking the usual traffic control devices, such as traffic lights, pedestrian signals, pavement markings, traffic signs, or a crossing guard.

    Uncontrolled crossing.

  3. 3
    adj

    not being under control

Etymology

From un- + controlled.

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