as in uncontrollable
given to resisting control or discipline by others
an unmanageable dog who had to be returned to the pound
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Recent Examples of unmanageable
In fact, 43% of employees attribute burnout to an unmanageable workload, while 37% point to insufficient resources, and nearly 35% cite toxic workplace culture as a root cause.
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Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Suddenly, all their various projects seemed unmanageable.
—Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
What To Know New data from Experian revealed that Gen X and millennials were far more likely to have unmanageable debt than other generations.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Any capacity increase would place an unmanageable strain on local transport, so Villa need the stadium expansion to happen alongside Witton’s rebuild.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Lisa Bodell, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Suddenly, all their various projects seemed unmanageable.
—Jayson Greene, Vulture, 30 May 2025
What To Know New data from Experian revealed that Gen X and millennials were far more likely to have unmanageable debt than other generations.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Any capacity increase would place an unmanageable strain on local transport, so Villa need the stadium expansion to happen alongside Witton’s rebuild.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmanageable
Adjective
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Owners are increasingly savvy about distinguishing between controllable and uncontrollable costs.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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After doing so, Haley couldn't contain herself and broke out in uncontrollable laughter.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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If using for very stubborn stains, use Oxy Bleach powder, which will be gentler and less destructive.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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That law permitted the use of low-THC cannabis, then defined as cannabis with no more than 0.5 percent THC and at least 10 percent CBD, for patients with intractable epilepsy.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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If the sticking points become intractable, someone—namely Trump—may have to step in with a bullhorn and a bullying menace.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Whether Hong Kong’s notoriously unruly taxi sector will buy in remains to be seen.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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So far this year there have been more than 870 reports of unruly passengers on planes in the US, according to FAA data.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the ocean itself plays its ungovernable part.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Gleichschaltung brings the unconscious—the self’s most ungovernable part—into line, and in doing so empties the individual of creativity, vitality, and, most importantly, resistance.—
Zoe Roth
April 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ullmann is the daughter of the late Swedish director Ingmar Bergman and the Norwegian actor Liv Ullmann, and specifics of her childhood are not difficult to locate.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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In a region where resources can be difficult to access and censorship persists, the initiative provided more than support.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Whitmer and recalcitrant lawmakers deserve an equal share of the blame for the lame duck flameout.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Trustees recently discussed options, including trying to convince the four recalcitrant property owners to share in the cost of replacing the lines.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Alone and shockingly baby-faced, Logan encounters a similarly wayward Rogue (Anna Paquin).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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His sprawling hands corralled loose balls and wayward shots with ease.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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“Unmanageable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmanageable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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