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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.
unbraked / unchecked
When describing a development, unkontrolliert and ungebremst can both express a lack of limitation. Unkontrolliert emphasizes that it is not being directed or controlled, while ungebremst mainly highlights its continuing unabated without slowing down. Choose unkontrolliert when there is no control, and ungebremst when there is no damping or slowing effect.
Ohne klare Regeln stiegen die Preise auf dem Markt unkontrolliert weiter.
Without clear rules, prices on the market continued to rise uncontrollably.
Trotz der neuen Maßnahmen stiegen die Preise auf dem Markt ungebremst weiter.
Despite the new measures, prices on the market continued to rise unchecked.
