unmanageable

• Qualifie ce qui est difficile ou impossible à contrôler, à gérer ou à maîtriser, que ce soit une situation, une personne ou une chose.

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.

   Difficile à manipuler physiquement

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardbulkyclumsycumbersomeponderousunwieldy

   Antonymeseasymanageablewieldy

2. Hard to controlB2formal

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

   Difficile à contrôler

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

   Synonymesdisorderlyintractableobstreperousrecalcitrantrefractoryuncontrollableunrulywaywardwild

   Antonymescontrollabledocilemanageablesubmissivetametractable

3. Difficult to solve or alleviateC1formal

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

   difficile à résoudre ou à atténuer

   • 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.

   Synonymesincurableinsolubleintractablestubborn

   Antonymescurablemanageablesolvable

4. Incapable of being controlled or managedC1formal

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

   Ingérable

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

   Synonymeschaoticdisorderlyintractableobstreperousrefractoryuncontrollableungovernableunrulywaywardwild

   Antonymesamenablecompliantcontrollabledocilegovernablemanageableobedienttractable