incontinent

• Décrit une personne qui ne peut pas contrôler sa vessie ou ses intestins, ou, dans un sens plus large, qui manque de maîtrise de soi.

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.

   incontinent (perte de contrôle des fonctions d'élimination)

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

   Antonymesabstinentcontinent

2. Without self-restraintC1formal

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

   sans retenue

   • 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.

   Synonymesexcessiveimmoderateintemperateunbridleduncheckedunconstraineduncontrolledunrestrainedwantonwild

   Antonymescontinentcontrolleddisciplinedrestrained