adj
Meaning 1
Lacking a government.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
ungoverned
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adj
Meaning 2
Lacking control or discipline.
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adj
Meaning 3
Lacking restraint.
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
lacking in discipline or control
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- undisciplined behavior
- ungoverned youth
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: undisciplined
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
not restrained or controlled
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- unbridled rage
- an unchecked temper
- ungoverned rage
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: unbridled, unchecked, uncurbed
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English governed English ungoverned From un- + governed.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Ancient Greek: ἀκρατής (akratḗs) — lacking a government