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uncontrolled growth

[/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld ɡroʊθ/]
noun phrase
crescimento descontrolado
1. Expansion or increase that occurs without regulation, restraint, or management
The uncontrolled growth of the tumor required immediate medical intervention.
O crescimento descontrolado do tumor exigiu intervenção médica imediata.
2. Economic or population expansion that exceeds sustainable limits
The city experienced uncontrolled growth that strained its infrastructure.
A cidade experimentou um crescimento descontrolado que sobrecarregou sua infraestrutura.
3. Rapid proliferation without proper oversight or planning
Uncontrolled growth of bacteria in the culture led to contamination.
O crescimento descontrolado de bactérias na cultura levou à contaminação.
Synonyms
unchecked growthrampant growthunbridled expansionrunaway growthwild expansion
Antonyms
controlled growthregulated expansionmanaged developmentsustainable growthlimited growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescimento descontrolado
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
crescimento sem controle
Alternative phrasing used in business contexts
Portugal
crescimento incontrolado
Preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of hand
spiral out of control
run away with itself
growing like a weed
metastatic growth
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