ungoverned

ungoverned — adjective

  • ungovernedpositive
  • more ungovernedcomparative
  • most ungovernedsuperlative

1. not controlled or limited by any system of rules, laws, or authority; acting or

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not controlled or limited by any system of rules, laws, or authority; acting or developing freely, often in a way that is extreme or wild.

例句

The ungoverned anger of the protesters frightened the mayor's security team.

ungoverned + [emotion noun] — modifying an abstract feeling

Kenji's ungoverned spending on designer shoes emptied his bank account within a year.

同義詞
  • unrestrained

    suggests a lack of physical or metaphorical limits; more common in formal writing

  • uncontrolled

    focuses on the absence of management; can imply a loss of control that previously existed

  • wild

    more informal, emphasizes natural or primitive energy without discipline

  • lawless

    specifically refers to the absence of legal authority or the breaking of laws

反義詞
  • governed

    the direct opposite; subject to rules or control

  • controlled

    managed or restrained; the most general antonym

  • regulated

    implies a formal system of rules is in place

文法句型

ungoverned + noun

remain/become + ungoverned

用法筆記

Commonly used to describe emotions (especially anger), spending, growth, or geographical regions. Frequently appears with 'completely' or 'utterly' for emphasis.

常見錯誤

❌The children were ungoverned by their parents.
✅The children were completely ungoverned in the classroom.
💡'ungoverned' is an adjective, not usually followed by 'by' + agent. Use 'not governed by' instead.
❌He felt ungoverned after quitting his job.
✅His ungoverned rage after the argument surprised everyone.
💡'ungoverned' describes external behavior or situations, not internal feelings of freedom.