rampant

[ram-puhnt] / ˈræm pənt /

ADJECTIVE

uncontrolled, out of hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excessive flagrant growing prevalent raging rife runaway spreading unbridled unchecked uncontrollable unhindered unrestrained wanton

WEAK

aggressive clamorous dominant epidemic exceeding bounds extravagant exuberant fanatical furious impetuous impulsive luxuriant out of control out of hand outrageous pandemic pervasive predominant profuse rampaging rank ungovernable widespread wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

gentle mild moderate moral restrained

WEAK

checked controlled limited

Example Sentences

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The rampant speculation has been fueled by an army of commentators and market influencers online.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Speculation has been rampant over the years about who might take over the 007 role from Craig.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But even with that trio fully available, the visitors might have struggled to contain a rampant Villa, who only increased the tempo throughout the match.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Haitians became eligible for TPS in 2010 following a devastating earthquake, and the country continues to suffer from severe poverty, rampant violence from heavily armed gangs and chronic political instability.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Speculation was rampant that Messner and Habeler had sucked oxygen from miniature cylinders hidden in their clothing.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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