contained

American  

[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /

adjective

1. showing restraint or calmness; controlled; poised.

   She was contained throughout the ordeal.

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Other Word Forms

• containedly adverb
• subcontained adjective
• uncontained adjective
• well-contained adjective

Etymology

Origin of contained

First recorded in 1400–50, contained is from the late Middle English word conteynyd. See contain, -ed ²

Example Sentences

But if the fallout remains contained to the Middle East, U.S. hotel stocks could prove resilient.

From Barron's

While stocks have pulled back and credit spreads have widened, the movement has been relatively contained.

From The Wall Street Journal

“In our base case, stronger inflation is contained to higher energy prices and weaker demand and activity still has officials cutting rates again later this year,” Citi analysts said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

A cardboard box found in a collector's "ramshackle" collection of vintage films contained two episodes of Doctor Who that have not been viewed since airing in the 1960s.

From BBC

However, wildlife officials are cautiously optimistic the outbreak will remain contained.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• constant
• definite
• implied
• latent
• steadfast
• tacit
• unshakable
• unspoken