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Happening or being carried out without control, direction, or restraint. It can refer to processes, movements, or emotional outbursts.
Das Fahrzeug geriet ins Schleudern und raste unkontrolliert auf die Gegenfahrbahn.
The vehicle started skidding and raced uncontrolled into the oncoming lane.
The word consists of the prefix 'un-', which expresses negation, and 'kontrolliert' (the past participle of 'kontrollieren' (to control/check)). So it directly means 'not controlled.'
Ein unkontrollierter Funke kann einen großen Brand auslösen.
An uncontrolled spark can start a large fire.
'Unkontrolliert' often describes movements, reactions, or processes. Common combinations are 'unkontrollierte Bewegungen' (uncontrolled movements), 'unkontrolliertes Wachstum' (uncontrolled growth), or emotional outbursts like 'unkontrolliert lachen' (to laugh uncontrollably) or 'weinen' (to cry).
Nach der langen Trockenheit kam es zu einem unkontrollierten Waldbrand.
After the long drought, there was an uncontrolled forest fire.
'Unkontrolliert' can describe a noun (as an adjective) or the manner of an action (as an adverb). The form of the word does not change.
Seine unkontrollierte Reaktion hat alle überrascht.
His uncontrolled reaction surprised everyone.
wild
'wild' and 'unkontrolliert' can both describe something that does not happen calmly or in an orderly way. 'unkontrolliert' is more precise when there really is no control or direction, for example with movements, emotions, or a process. 'wild' often sounds more vivid and can also mean loud, chaotic, or stormy. Learners may confuse the words because both fit chaotic situations. As a simple guide: if you want to emphasize the lack of control, 'unkontrolliert' is more precise; if you want to describe a chaotic or loud impression, 'wild' often fits more naturally.
Das Auto rutschte auf der nassen Straße unkontrolliert zur Seite.
The car slid uncontrollably to the side on the wet road.
Nach dem Tor jubelten die Fans wild auf der Straße.
After the goal, the fans cheered wildly in the street.