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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Perhaps universities will address the elephant in the room: Student cheating is rampant, and it is the fault of the faculty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The virus has been "rampant and silently disseminating for a few weeks already", she said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“Homeless are running rampant, costs are going up, no one’s building. It’s problematic.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

While I lamented the state of fife in Alexandra, waves of men, because of rampant poverty in the tribal reserves, continued coming illegally to the ghetto.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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