INCONTINENT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

incontinent

adjective

Definition of incontinent

as in uncontrolled

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Recent Examples of incontinent 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 Continent diversion is technically more complicated to perform than incontinent diversion. — Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incontinent

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Their venom disrupts blood clotting and can cause uncontrolled bleeding, shock, kidney damage, and organ failure.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
While adding a tiny amount of salt to your coffee is generally safe, people on a low-salt diet or those with uncontrolled high blood pressure should consult a healthcare provider to see if this is a wise choice for them.

— Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncontrolled

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Authorities say the employee who discharged the firearm has been charged with reckless conduct.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Last week, Nolan-O’Slatarra’s family filed a summons with notice against Durnan in Manhattan Supreme Court, accusing him of assault, gross negligence, and reckless and wanton conduct in connection with the woman’s death.

— Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of reckless

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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
Elon is given to making headline-making statements, sometimes intemperate statements.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 26 Mar. 2026

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