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unmanageable

/ˌʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/ /ˌʌnˈmænɪdʒəbl̩/

Meanings
adjective
Not manageable; not readily submitting to handling or management; not easily restrained, governed, or directed

Examples :

"The toddler's tantrum in the grocery store was completely unmanageable. "
attitude character situation ability

Related Words

Illustration readily

readily adverb

/ˈɹɛdɪli/

Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.

"The suspect readily answered all questions the police officers asked him."

Illustration directed

directed verb

/daɪˈɹɛktɪd/

To manage, control, steer.

"to direct the affairs of a nation or the movements of an army"

Illustration submitting

submitting verb

/səbˈmɪtɪŋ/ /sʌbˈmɪtɪŋ/

To yield or give way to another.

"They will not submit to the destruction of their rights."

Illustration completely

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

Illustration restrained

restrained verb

/rɪˈstreɪnd/ /riˈstreɪnd/

To control or keep in check.

"The teacher restrained the arguing students by asking them to calmly explain their sides. "

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manageable adjective

/ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/

Capable of being managed or controlled.

"The workload for this project is manageable, so we should be able to finish on time. "

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handling noun

/ˈhændlɪŋ/

A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.

"The careful handling of fragile ornaments is important to avoid breaking them. "

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grocery noun

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/

(usually groceries) retail foodstuffs and other household supplies.

"My mom bought a large grocery of food for the week's meals. "

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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toddler noun

/ˈtɒdlər/ /ˈtɑdlər/

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

"The toddler wobbled across the living room, giggling as she tried to reach her toys. "

Illustration tantrum

tantrum noun

/ˈtæntɹəm/

An often childish display or fit of bad temper.

"Baby Shawn threw a tantrum when he was told the bicycle was not his."

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governed verb

/ˈɡəvɚnd/

To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

"The old king governed the land wisely."