Kontrollimatud

Kontrollimatud is an Estonian adjective meaning uncontrolled or unruly. It describes things, events, or people that are not subject to supervision, regulation, or restraint. The form kontrollimatud is the plural nominative, used with plural nouns (for example, kontrollimatud sündmused).

Etymology and form: kontrollimatud is derived from the root kontroll- (to control) and the suffix that yields a negative or lacking quality, producing the meaning "uncontrolled." In Estonian, the singular form is kontrollimatu, and the plural nominative form is kontrollimatud.

Usage: The term is common across different domains. In science and research, kontrollimatud muutujad refers to variables that are not held constant or observed under the experimental design, in contrast to kontrollitud variables. In journalism and public discourse, kontrollimatud jõud or kontrollimatud olud describe forces, conditions, or events that escape regulation or prediction. In everyday speech, kontrollimatud can describe behavior or processes that do not follow established rules or norms, such as kontrollimatud reaktsioonid or kontrollimatud käitumine.

Notes: The exact nuance depends on context; kontrollimatud generally conveys a sense of lacking control or regulation. While it can be used descriptively, it may carry evaluative or alarmist connotations in certain contexts depending on how it is framed.

See also: kontroll, kontrollimine, kontrollitud (controlled), reguleerimine.