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/ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊld ɡroʊθ/ · un·con·trolled growth
noun
  1. An increase in size, number, or extent that occurs without regulation, limitation, or oversight. The city’s uncontrolled growth led to traffic congestion and strained public services.
Did you know? The phrase "uncontrolled growth" became a rallying cry in 1970s environmental activism, highlighting the ecological risks of rapid, unplanned urbanization.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026