incontinent
incontinent · more incontinent · most incontinent
несдержанный, распутный, невоздержанный
Unable to contain or retainUnable to contain or retain.
/ɪŋˈkɒntɪnənt/
» I am incontinent.
Я несдержан.
Meaning
5 senses(often)Unable to contain or retain.
Plagued by incontinence; unable to retain natural discharges or evacuations, most commonly of urine or feces.
Lacking moral or sexual restraint, moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire.
несдержанныйnesderžannyj, распутныйrasputnyj
Unrestrained or unceasing.
an incontinent river of pure water
невоздержанныйnevozderžannyj
(colloquial)Immediate; without delay.
More definitions
- not having control over urination and defecation
Examples
1 sentencesI am incontinent.
ruЯ несдержан. — Biga
Translations
3 languagesРусский
By meaning 3
lacking the ability to restrain natural discharges:
lacking moral or sexual restraint:
unrestrained and unceasing:
Origin
From Middle English incontinent, from Old French incontinent, from Latin incontinens, fromFrom Middle English incontinent, from Old French incontinent, from Latin incontinens, from in + continens.
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Forms
more incontinent, most incontinent| Comparative | more incontinent Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most incontinent Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form