incontinent

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Adjective incontinent has 1 sense

incontinent - not having control over urination and defecation
Antonym: continent

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Term: Incontinent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Lacking control or restraint

Definition: Unable to control or restrain one's bodily functions.

Sample Sentence: The elderly man suffered from incontinent bladder, requiring him to wear adult diapers.

Sense 2: Lacking self-control

Definition: Unrestrained in behavior or desires.

Sample Sentence: Despite being on a diet, John couldn't resist eating the incontinent amount of cookies at the party.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An individual suffering from incontinence

Definition: A person who lacks control of their bodily functions.

Sample Sentence: The nursing home employed a professional caregiver to assist the incontinent with their daily needs.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner lacking control or restraint

Definition: Without being able to control or restrain oneself

Sample Sentence: She laughed incontinent, unable to stop herself as tears streamed down her face.

Part of Speech: Locally

Sense 1: Pertaining to a specific region or locality

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a particular place or area.

Sample Sentence: The local dialect of the incontinent village was difficult for outsiders to understand.