Antonyms for in continent


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-kon-tn-uh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkɒn tn ənt


Definition of in continent

Origin :
  • late 14c., "wanting in self restraint," from Old French incontinent, from Latin incontinentem (nominative incontinens) "incontinent, immoderate, intemperate," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + continens (see continent). Originally chiefly of sexual appetites; sense of "unable to control bowels or bladder" first attested 1828.
  • As in incontinent : adj lacking control
  • As in lascivious : adj sexually aroused; displaying excessive interest in sex
  • As in lecherous : adj lustful, lewd
  • As in lewd : adj vulgar, indecent
  • As in libidinous : adj lustful
  • As in licentious : adj immoral, uncontrolled
  • As in unfaithful : adj disloyal, adulterous
  • As in wasteful : adj not economical
  • As in uncontrolled : adj not controlled
  • As in unrestrained : adj excessive
  • As in unconstrained : adj abandoned
  • As in ungoverned : adj abandoned
  • As in abandoned : adj free from moral restraint; uninhibited
  • As in fast : adj immoral, promiscuous

Synonyms for in continent

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