ungovernable — impossible to control or govern; unruly and unmanageable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to control or govern; unruly and unmanageable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɡʌvərnəbl/
Korean meaning: 통제할 수 없는, 다스릴 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 언**거**번어블
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes completely ungovernable whenever it sees a laser pointer.
- The politician's ungovernable ambition led to his downfall.
- Traffic in the city center became ungovernable during the festival.
ungovernable
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈɡʌvərnəbl//
impossible to control or govern; unruly and unmanageable
a frazzled teacher stands with arms raised trying to get attention while students run wildly around the room. Paper airplanes fly through the air as kids climb on desks and chairs. The teacher's whistle hangs uselessly from her neck as no one listens to her commands. Students throw crayons, knock over supplies, and completely ignore all attempts at order. Other teachers peek through the doorway with worried expressions at the total pandemonium. a situation that is impossible to control or govern
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining the prefix 'un-' with 'governable' (itself from Old French 'governer'). The word literally means 'not able to be governed or controlled.'
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📝Examples
“My cat becomes completely ungovernable whenever it sees a laser pointer.”
“The politician's ungovernable ambition led to his downfall.”
“Traffic in the city center became ungovernable during the festival.”
“Her ungovernable laughter during the serious meeting was embarrassing.”
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