Definition of INCONTINENT

incontinent

Plural: incontinents

Adjective

  • not having control over urination and defecation

Adj

  • Unable to contain or retain.
  • Plagued by incontinence; unable to retain natural discharges or evacuations, most commonly of urine or feces.
  • Lacking moral or sexual restraint, moderation or self-control, especially of sexual desire.
  • Unrestrained or unceasing.
  • Immediate; without delay.

Adv

  • Immediately, forthwith.

Noun

  • One who is unchaste.

Examples

  • an incontinent river of pure water

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English incontinent, from Old French incontinent, from Latin incontinens, from in + continens.

Synonyms

lewd, wanton

Antonyms

continent, restrained

Scrabble Score: 13

incontinent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
incontinent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
incontinent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

incontinent: valid Words With Friends Word