unmanageable

• Beschreibt etwas, das schwer oder unmöglich zu kontrollieren, zu handhaben oder zu leiten ist; auch für Personen, die sich nicht führen oder bändigen lassen.

Describes something that is difficult or impossible to control, handle, or manage.

1. Difficult to handle physicallyB2formal

   Describes something that is hard to use, carry, or manage due to its size, weight, or shape.

   Schwer zu handhaben

   • The suitcase became unmanageable after I packed too many items.
   • Moving the unmanageable sofa through the narrow doorway was a challenge.
   • The large, unmanageable machine required several people to operate.

   Synonymeawkwardbulkyclumsycumbersomeponderousunwieldy

   Antonymeeasymanageablewieldy

2. Hard to controlB2formal

   Refers to a person, animal, or situation that is difficult to direct or keep under control.

   Schwer zu kontrollieren

   • The toddler became unmanageable after missing his nap.
   • The crowd grew unmanageable as the concert ended.
   • Her unmanageable temper often caused problems at work.

   Synonymedisorderlyintractableobstreperousrecalcitrantrefractoryuncontrollableunrulywaywardwild

   Antonymecontrollabledocilemanageablesubmissivetametractable

3. Difficult to solve or alleviateC1formal

   Describes a problem or condition that is hard to resolve or ease.

   Schwer zu lösen

   • The debt became unmanageable after the interest rates increased.
   • His chronic pain was unmanageable with standard treatments.
   • The project's scope grew unmanageable without proper planning.

   Synonymeincurableinsolubleintractablestubborn

   Antonymecurablemanageablesolvable

4. Incapable of being controlled or managedC1formal

   Something that cannot be governed, directed, or administered effectively.

   Nicht handhabbar

   • The wildfire became unmanageable due to strong winds.
   • The company's finances were unmanageable after the merger.
   • An unmanageable workload led to employee burnout.

   Synonymechaoticdisorderlyintractableobstreperousrefractoryuncontrollableungovernableunrulywaywardwild

   Antonymeamenablecompliantcontrollabledocilegovernablemanageableobedienttractable