Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cry-uncontrollably

Phrase

/kraɪ ʌn.kənˈtroʊ.lə.bli/

Definition

To weep in a manner that is unrestrained and cannot be controlled or stopped.

Examples

After receiving the news, she began to cry uncontrollably in the quiet corner of the room.
He cried uncontrollably when he saw his long-lost friend again after many years.
The movie was so touching that I found myself crying uncontrollably by the end.

Meaning

Crying uncontrollably refers to a state of emotional release where a person cannot manage their tears, often due to intense feelings such as sadness, grief, or frustration.