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incontinent
[ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt]
adjective
incontinente
1.
Unable to control the discharge of urine or feces
The elderly patient became incontinent after the surgery.
O paciente idoso ficou incontinente após a cirurgia.
2.
Lacking self-control or restraint; unrestrained
His incontinent behavior at the meeting was unprofessional.
Seu comportamento incontinente na reunião foi pouco profissional.
3.
Uncontrolled or unrestrained in speech or expression
She gave an incontinent outburst of anger.
Ela teve um surto incontido de raiva.
Synonyms
uncontrolled
unrestrained
immoderate
intemperate
undisciplined
Antonyms
continent
restrained
controlled
temperate
disciplined
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
incontinente
Standard medical and general usage
São Paulo
incontinente
Standard usage in urban professional contexts
Portugal
incontinente
Standard usage; may also use 'descontrolado' for behavioral sense
Related Idioms & Phrases
incontinent in one's passions
incontinent speech
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