out-of-control

Adjective CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

Alternative spelling of out of control.

alt-of, alternative

Examples

“Some commentators, reviewing the Court’s approach ⟳ to J.G.G. and other recent cases, have ⟳ wondered whether the majority chose this technical approach ⟳ as a way of dodging direct ⟳ confrontation with an out-of-control president who might choose ⟳ to outright defy its orders.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

out-of-course out-of-court out-of-date out-of-door out-of-doors out-of-order

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