incontinent

Definition of incontinentnext

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Recent Examples of incontinent 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 This includes an incontinent diversion in which urine passes into an external bag or a continent diversion in which urine passes through a catheter without a bag. Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 Because this is an adult show, there are jokes about the burglars being incontinent and using walkers. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for incontinent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incontinent
Adjective
  • According to Healthline, lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled production of white blood cells called lymphocytes.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
  • However, caffeine-sensitive individuals or those with uncontrolled blood pressure should exercise more caution.
    Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • His reckless decision to escalate the aggression and number of immigration agents is a causal factor, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into this tragic death.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Cowards habitually flee what is painful, while someone who acts bravely because of excessive confidence is simply reckless.
    Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Blaming heated and even intemperate words for the violent actions of madmen invites censorship and deflects responsibility from those who actually commit violent acts.
    airmail.news, airmail.news, 20 July 2024
  • The shooting unfolded just as Biden was attempting to focus his campaign even more sharply on criticizing Trump, including for his intemperate rhetoric and divisive message, as an effort to move the conversation beyond his performance in the June 27 presidential debate.
    Tyler Pager, Washington Post, 14 July 2024

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“Incontinent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontinent. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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