Definition

Not able to be controlled or managed; impossible to govern or restrain.

Example

The crowd became ungovernable during the protest, leading to chaos in the streets.

Conversation

Have you heard about that wild party last weekend?

Yeah, I heard it got a bit ungovernable toward the end.

It sounds like things really got out of control!

Definitely! I can't believe some people thought it was a good idea.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ungovernable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "governare" (meaning to control or direct). The word describes something that cannot be controlled or directed.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') able to be 'controlled' ('governare') — that's why ungovenable means it cannot be governed.

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