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单词 incontinence
释义

incontinence

noun

in·​con·​ti·​nence (ˌ)in-ˈkän-tə-nən(t)s How to pronounce incontinence (audio)
: the quality or state of being incontinent
We may reasonably trust … that public sobriety will reassert itself over the political and intellectual incontinence that currently commands the headlines. Woody West
: such as
a
: inability of the body to control the evacuative functions of urination or defecation : partial or complete loss of bladder or bowel control
fecal incontinence
urinary incontinence
see also stress incontinence, urge incontinence
b
: failure to restrain sexual appetite
It is true that the religion of the missionaries has … effected some good. It has restrained the vices of theft and incontinence. Herman Melville

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web So that could certainly explain why someone might develop a touch of conversational incontinence. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 In one case, a patient who had a colostomy as the result of a gang rape was repeatedly punished by staff for urinary and fecal incontinence, according to the report. Molly Parker, ProPublica, 7 Sep. 2022 In honor of Men's Health Awareness Month, actor and producer Boris Kodjoe is teaming up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Depend to help destigmatize male incontinence and highlight those fighting prostate cancer. Raquel "rocky" Harris, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2021 Beginning Wednesday, Colorado will no longer charge a sales tax on diapers, incontinence products and menstrual products thanks to a law which was signed by Gov. Jared Polis earlier this year. CBS News, 9 Aug. 2022 Fluff pulp is used in such items as diapers and feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 29 July 2022 Dogs are a lifestyle and cannot be reduced to shedding or accidents in the house (the latter easily remedied through training in my experience, save for elderly incontinence). cleveland, 14 July 2022 My daughter, a high school athlete, was just about to get her first period, and was worried about leaking through her gym shorts; my very chic mom was experiencing light incontinence for the first time. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Additionally, Bebe's future owner should be willing to continue the dog's therapy and clean up accidents caused by Bebe's incontinence. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

incontinence

noun

in·​con·​ti·​nence (ˈ)in-ˈkänt-ᵊn-ən(t)s How to pronounce incontinence (audio)
1
: inability or failure to restrain sexual appetite
2
: inability of the body to control the evacuative functions
fecal incontinence
see stress incontinence, urge incontinence

incontinence

noun

as in intemperance

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • intemperance
  • licentiousness
  • excess
  • wantonness
  • excessiveness
  • wildness
  • indulgence
  • offhandedness
  • casualness
  • immoderacy
  • carelessness
  • permissiveness
  • free hand
  • impulsivity
  • impulsiveness
  • recklessness
  • heedlessness
  • carte blanche
  • insouciance
  • indiscretion
  • unrestraint
  • thoughtlessness
  • exuberance
  • blank check
  • unself-consciousness
  • spontaneousness
  • zeal
  • fervor
  • zealotry
  • zealousness
  • spontaneity
  • warmth
  • unconstraint
  • lightheartedness
  • uninhibitedness
  • abandonment
  • ease
  • naturalness
  • abandon
  • enthusiasm
  • ardor
  • spirit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • embarrassment
  • restraint
  • constraint
  • uneasiness
  • reticence
  • suppression
  • inhibition
  • repression
  • reserve
  • discreetness
  • self-consciousness
  • discretion
  • carefulness
  • discipline
  • heedfulness
  • willpower
  • self-restraint
  • self-mastery
  • self-discipline
  • self-control
  • self-command
  • self-denial
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