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uncontrolled

adjective
un·​con·​trolled | \ ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld How to pronounce uncontrolled (audio) \

Definition of uncontrolled

: not controlled: such as
a : happening or done without being stopped, slowed, or controlled an uncontrolled tantrum his uncontrolled anger uncontrolled hypertension uncontrolled urban sprawl
b : not conducted or maintained in accordance with fixed rules, restraints, or procedures results from an uncontrolled study
c : not regulated by law with regard to possession and use uncontrolled substances

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Examples of uncontrolled in a Sentence

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But Chuck, the problem is the uncontrolled, the overwhelming flow of people coming into this country illegally. NBC News, "Meet the Press - July 14, 2019," 14 July 2019 People with uncontrolled diabetes will likely also have increased pee urgency or frequency, as the sugar irritates the bladder. Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, "9 Causes of Smelly Urine—and What to Do About It," 31 July 2019

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First Known Use of uncontrolled

circa 1535, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for uncontrolled

uncontrolled

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of uncontrolled

: happening or done without being stopped, slowed, or controlled

uncontrolled

adjective
un·​con·​trolled | \ ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld\

Kids Definition of uncontrolled

: not being controlled

uncontrolled

adjective
un·​con·​trolled | \ ˌən-kən-ˈtrōld How to pronounce uncontrolled (audio) \

Medical Definition of uncontrolled

1 : not being under control uncontrolled hypertension
2 : not incorporating suitable experimental controls uncontrolled drug trials

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