Synonyms for unmanageable

Synonyms for (adj) unmanageable

Synonyms: uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable

Definition: incapable of being controlled or managed

Usage: uncontrollable children; an uncorrectable habit

Similar words: incorrigible

Definition: impervious to correction by punishment


Synonyms: unmanageable, difficult

Definition: hard to control

Usage: a difficult child, an unmanageable situation

Similar words: uncontrollable, ungovernable, unruly, indocile

Definition: of persons

Usage: the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly


Similar words: uncheckable

Definition: incapable of being checked or restrained


Synonyms: uncontrollable, unmanageable

Definition: difficult to solve or alleviate

Usage: uncontrollable pain

Similar words: intractable

Definition: not tractable; difficult to manage or mold

Usage: an intractable disposition; intractable pain; the most intractable issue of our era; intractable metal


Synonyms: unwieldy, unmanageable

Definition: difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

Usage: we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter; almost dropped the unwieldy parcel

Similar words: ungainly, bunglesome, clumsy, awkward

Definition: difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape

Usage: an awkward bundle to carry; a load of bunglesome paraphernalia; clumsy wooden shoes; the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl


Similar words: cumbersome, cumbrous

Definition: difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

Usage: a cumbersome piece of machinery; cumbrous protective clothing


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