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ungovernable

UK
/ʌnˈɡʌvənəbl/
US
/ʌnˈɡʌvərnəbl/

Translations

ungovernableadjective
more ungovernable
Comp.
most ungovernable
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈɡʌvənəbl/
US
/ʌnˈɡʌvərnəbl/
ingouvernableSe dit d’une foule, d’une personne ou d’un État qu’on ne peut pas maîtriser, diriger ou administrer efficacement.
The ungovernable crowd surged forward, ignoring the security barriers.
La foule ingouvernable a avancé en masse, ignorant les barrières de sécurité.
incontrôlableS’emploie surtout pour un tempérament, une émotion ou un comportement impossible à maîtriser.
His ungovernable temper often got him into trouble at work.
Son tempérament incontrôlable le mettait souvent dans l’embarras au travail.
Synonyms
insubordinate
uncontrollable
unmanageable
rebellious
lawless
chaotic
Antonyms
governable

Definitions

ungovernableadjective
Impossible to control or govern.
The ungovernable crowd surged forward, ignoring the security barriers.
Not able to be managed or restrained.
His ungovernable temper often got him into trouble at work.
Of a country, region, or institution: impossible to rule effectively or administer with order.
After years of conflict and corruption, the state was declared virtually ungovernable.
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