Synonyms

contained

American

[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /

adjective

showing restraint or calmness; controlled; poised.

She was contained throughout the ordeal.

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

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Every sample that showed signs of a strong magnetic field contained high levels of titanium.

From Science Daily

“It’s been four years. The economies took a hit, but it has been contained.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Blanche also said then that officials would review, correct and republish documents if victims or others reported concerns about the information they contained.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here’s what the speech contained and how it stacks up to what the economic data, earnings reports and consumer surveys are showing.

From Barron's

They were also shown a piece of paper, which contained information on diabetes, and a silver metal dog bowl, all found close to Natalie's body.

From BBC

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