uncontrollable

Example Sentences

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Smith describes it as being like "intrusive thoughts" with "no malice, no hatred and it's uncontrollable", often in moments of high emotion such as when he is sad or happy.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The Gulf efforts aimed to "avoid an uncontrollable situation in the region", the Saudi official said.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

“Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own…”

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

But I think he was sort of filled with this uncontrollable rage that he hardly knew what to do with, and he struggled so much with his own demons.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

All of a sudden, she peels off her gloves, letting them drop to the floor, and begins patting my face, as uncontrollable sobs take over her whole body.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper