incontinent

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die ihren Urin oder Stuhl nicht kontrollieren kann; im weiteren Sinne auch jemanden, der keine Selbstbeherrschung hat oder maßlos ist.

Describes a person who is unable to control their bladder or bowels, or, in a broader sense, lacking self-restraint.

1. Lacking control of bodily functionsB2formalmedical

   Unable to control urination or defecation voluntarily.

   Inkontinenz

   • The elderly patient has become incontinent after the surgery.
   • Incontinent patients often require specialized care.
   • The medication can cause temporary incontinent episodes.

   Antonymeabstinentcontinent

2. Without self-restraintC1formal

   Lacking control over one's own speech, emotions, or actions; unrestrained.

   Unbeherrscht

   • He was incontinent in his criticism, never holding back a harsh word.
   • Her incontinent laughter during the serious ceremony was embarrassing.
   • The writer was known for his incontinent use of metaphors.

   Synonymeexcessiveimmoderateintemperateunbridleduncheckedunconstraineduncontrolledunrestrainedwantonwild

   Antonymecontinentcontrolleddisciplinedrestrained