uncontrollable

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Smith describes it as being like "intrusive thoughts" with "no malice, no hatred and it's uncontrollable", often in moments of high emotion such as when he is sad or happy.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Stalin “possessed both an uncontrollable temper and extraordinary willpower. He was capable of bewildering recklessness and cold-blooded displays of control.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

"Obviously very disappointed to go out in this fashion, but completely uncontrollable," said Tucker.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

“Where then do I look for good and evil? Not to uncontrollable externals, but within myself to the choices that are my own…”

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

He must have been joking, or speaking through a sudden uncontrollable anger.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry