incontinent

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Adjective

incontinent

1. (often followed by of) Unable to contain or retain.
2. Plagued by incontinence; lacking the ability to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urination or defecation.
3. Lacking moral or sexual restraint, moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire.
4. Unrestrained or unceasing.

   an incontinent river of pure water

5. (colloquial) Immediate; without delay.

Antonyms

• continent
• restrained

Adverb

incontinent (not comparable)

1. (obsolete) Immediately, forthwith.
   • c. 1604, William Shakespeare, Othello, Act IV, Scene 3,

     He says he will return incontinent:

Noun

incontinent (plural incontinents)

1. (obsolete) One who is unchaste.

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