INCONTINENT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

incontinent

adjective

Definition of incontinent

as in uncontrolled

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Recent Examples of incontinent Firehouse treated her 12-year-old German shepherd, who is no longer incontinent and has less arthritis pain. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026 Waterproofing For pad alarms, waterproofing is essential for incontinent patients or those who tend to spill their food and drinks. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 For example, Cola is incontinent, though that is an issue easily managed with diapers and a harness. — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 During the same inspection, the federal inspector cited the nursing home for failing to prevent the spread of infections after a nurse forgot to change her gloves and wash her hands after cleaning an incontinent resident. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incontinent

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But, in terms of returning to the field in an uncontrolled environment, Dan Lanning mentioned that he can not be cleared by the Ducks medical team for a return to live action.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The American Society of Anesthesiologists notes that uncontrolled postoperative pain can contribute to immobility and shallow breathing, which may increase the risk for complications including blood clots and pneumonia.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of uncontrolled

Adjective

In addition, the jury found the two deputies acted with reckless disregard and awarded $10 million in punitive damages.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Chiu was convicted of murder, second-degree robbery, assault with a firearm and reckless evasion of police.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reckless

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An America that feels safe because our leaders act with integrity and honor, not with a slavish, intemperate ego.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Suzanna waits for hours in the bank’s vestibule—that practical but indeterminate space shielding the true interior from the intemperate outdoors—much to the bewilderment of the young security guard perched on a stool nearby.

— Laura Miller, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026

Definition of intemperate

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