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单词 unmanageable
释义

unmanageable

adjective

un·​man·​age·​able ˌən-ˈma-ni-jə-bəl How to pronounce unmanageable (audio)
: not manageable : difficult or impossible to control or manage
unmanageable hair
an almost unmanageable amount of data
The prisoner became unmanageable.
an unmanageable temper
an unmanageable number of students for one teacher
an unmanageable amount of debt
unmanageability
ˌən-ˌma-ni-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce unmanageable (audio)
noun
unmanageably
ˌən-ˈma-ni-jə-blē How to pronounce unmanageable (audio)
adverb
an unmanageably large amount of data

Synonyms

  • froward
  • headstrong
  • incontrollable
  • intractable
  • recalcitrant
  • refractory
  • uncontrollable
  • ungovernable
  • unruly
  • untoward
  • wayward
  • willful
  • wilful
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But the absence of set staffing ratios, union leaders told members, could open the door to unmanageable caseloads and wouldn’t guarantee adequate staffing. Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 Last month, a baggage handler hired by Qantas told the Guardian that as many as one in 10 bags were not making it through Sydney’s domestic terminal, citing an unmanageable workload with low staff numbers and rising demand for travel. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2022 The Biden administration also wants to address how some borrowers amass unmanageable debt, by proposing to eliminate interest capitalization in many circumstances. Danielle Douglas-gabriel, Anchorage Daily News, 6 July 2022 The Biden administration also wants to address how some borrowers amass unmanageable debt, by proposing to eliminate interest capitalization in many circumstances. Danielle Douglas-gabriel, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022 Worldwide poverty, hunger and unmanageable debt are all on the upswing. New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021 If traffic along the park’s 400 miles (644 kilometers) of roads becomes unmanageable, Sholly said officials will impose a reservation system for entrance. Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 If traffic along the park's 400 miles of roads becomes unmanageable, Sholly said officials will impose a reservation system to enter the park. Matthew Brown And Amy Beth Hanson, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 DeWine argued the ruling made firearm training unmanageable for school districts that wanted to permit it. Anna Staver, USA TODAY, 13 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unmanageable

adjective

un·​man·​age·​able
ˌən-ˈma-ni-jə-bəl
: hard or impossible to handle or control
an unmanageable child

unmanageable

adjective

as in uncontrollable
given to resisting control or discipline by others an unmanageable dog who had to be returned to the pound

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • uncontrollable
  • unruly
  • intractable
  • stubborn
  • ungovernable
  • difficult
  • recalcitrant
  • incontrollable
  • wayward
  • headstrong
  • rebellious
  • willful
  • refractory
  • naughty
  • uncontrolled
  • wilful
  • untoward
  • intransigent
  • incorrigible
  • obstinate
  • stiff
  • froward
  • undisciplined
  • wild
  • out of hand
  • obdurate
  • pigheaded
  • bullheaded
  • boisterous
  • mulish
  • rowdy
  • irrepressible
  • opinionated
  • perverse
  • rambunctious
  • contrary
  • hardheaded
  • disobedient
  • self-willed
  • insubordinate
  • indocile
  • unpunished
  • misbehaving
  • stiff-necked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • manageable
  • controllable
  • tractable
  • governable
  • docile
  • obedient
  • compliant
  • submissive
  • pliable
  • yielding
  • placable
  • responsive
  • reasonable
  • willing
  • well-behaved
  • accepting
  • receptive
  • persuadable
  • trainable
  • temperate
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