Meaning
uncontrolled, unchecked
- not restrained, regulated, or kept within limits
- unverified or unsubstantiated by reliable sources (of rumors, news)
In a sentence
La rabbia incontrollata ha peggiorato una situazione già difficile.
Uncontrolled anger worsened an already difficult situation.
Circolano molte voci incontrollate sui motivi delle sue improvvise dimissioni.
Many unconfirmed rumors are circulating about the reasons for his sudden resignation.
L'incendio si è propagato a causa di uno sviluppo incontrollato delle fiamme.
The fire spread due to an uncontrolled expansion of the flames.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incontrollato | masculine · singular |
| incontrollata | feminine · singular |
| incontrollati | masculine · plural |
| incontrollate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently modifies words like 'crescita' (growth), 'reazione' (reaction), or 'voce' (rumor).
- Formed with the negative prefix 'in-' and the past participle of 'controllare'.