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uncontrolled behavior

[/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld bɪˈheɪvjər/]
nounpl: uncontrolled behaviors
comportamento descontrolado
1. Actions or conduct that are not managed, regulated, or restrained; behavior that lacks discipline or self-control
The child's uncontrolled behavior in the classroom disrupted the lesson.
O comportamento descontrolado da criança na sala de aula interrompeu a aula.
2. Conduct that is wild, reckless, or excessive without proper management or constraint
His uncontrolled behavior at the party embarrassed his family.
Seu comportamento descontrolado na festa envergonhou sua família.
NYC Slang
acting out / going off / out of control
Synonyms
reckless behaviorwild behaviorundisciplined conducterratic behaviorimpulsive behavior
Antonyms
controlled behaviordisciplined conductrestrained behaviorcomposed behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento descontrolado
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento descontrolado / conduta desregrada
Often used in informal contexts
São Paulo
comportamento descontrolado / comportamento inadequado
Professional and formal usage preferred
Portugal
comportamento descontrolado / conduta incontrolada
Alternative: 'falta de controlo comportamental'

Related Idioms & Phrases

let loose
lose control
run wild
off the rails
lose one's temper
soltar a rédea / descontrolar-se (PT/BR)
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