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lack of control

[/læk əv kənˈtroʊl/]
noun phrase
falta de controle
1. the absence of the ability to manage, regulate, or direct something or someone
The child's lack of control over his emotions caused problems at school.
A falta de controle da criança sobre suas emoções causou problemas na escola.
2. absence of restraint or discipline
The driver's lack of control of the vehicle resulted in an accident.
A falta de controle do motorista sobre o veículo resultou em um acidente.
3. inability to manage or supervise a situation or group
The manager's lack of control over the team led to decreased productivity.
A falta de controle do gerente sobre a equipe levou a uma diminuição de produtividade.
Synonyms
loss of controlabsence of controlinability to controllack of discipline
Antonyms
controlself-controldisciplinerestraintcommand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de controle
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
falta de controle
standard usage
São Paulo
falta de controle
standard usage
Portugal
falta de controlo
European Portuguese spelling with 'o' instead of 'e'

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of control
lose control
take control
get a grip on something
have a meltdown
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