unmanageable

adjective

un·​man·​age·​able ˌən-ˈma-ni-jə-bəl 

: not manageable : difficult or impossible to control or manage

unmanageable hair

an almost unmanageable amount of data

The prisoner became unmanageable.

an unmanageable temper

an unmanageable number of students for one teacher

an unmanageable amount of debt

unmanageability

ˌən-ˌma-ni-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

unmanageably

ˌən-ˈma-ni-jə-blē 

adverb

an unmanageably large amount of data

Synonyms

• froward
• headstrong
• incontrollable
• intractable
• recalcitrant
• refractory
• uncontrollable
• ungovernable
• unruly
• untoward
• wayward
• willful
• wilful

Examples of unmanageable in a Sentence

an unmanageable dog who had to be returned to the pound

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, the soaring prices of childcare have become nearly unmanageable for many families, creating additional financial strain and stress. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

Otherwise, the zoo of applications will grow to an unmanageable cost factor with unfathomable risk. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

Unionized housekeepers are striking to restore automatic daily room cleanings at major hotel chains, saying they have been saddled with unmanageable workloads or, in many cases, fewer hours and declines in income. —Josh Feldman, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024

Sebastian’s wife, Brenda, receives ketamine therapy for what was once unmanageable anxiety. —Sally Hawkins, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above