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contained

[kuhn-teynd] / kənˈteɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
controlled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
composed disciplined guarded restrained
STRONG
calm cool inhibited
WEAK
self-controlled self-restrained under control unflappable
Antonyms
STRONG
agitated excited
ADJECTIVE
enclosed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confined
STRONG
buried embedded encased enfolded immured implanted imprisoned included inserted interred jailed
WEAK
locked-in packed up penned in shut up stuffed in wrapped-up
ADJECTIVE
implicit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant definite implied latent steadfast tacit unshakable unspoken
WEAK
accurate certain complete constructive entire firm fixed full implicative inarticulate inevitable inferential inferred practical taken for granted total undeclared understood unexpressed unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unsaid unuttered virtual wholehearted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disloyal stated untrustworthy
WEAK
explicit specific
ADJECTIVE
inferred
Synonyms
STRONG
complete firm fixed full implied total understood unsaid
WEAK
accurate certain constant constructive definite entire implicative inarticulate inevitable inferential latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted undeclared unexpressed unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unshakable unspoken unuttered virtual wholehearted wordless
Antonyms
STRONG
changeable expressed incomplete indefinite irresolute needy stated unfinished
ADJECTIVE
latent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inherent lurking smoldering suppressed underlying unrealized veiled
WEAK
abeyant between the lines concealed covert idle immature implied in abeyance inactive inert inferential inferred inoperative intrinsic invisible involved passive possible potential quiescent rudimentary secret sleeping suspended tacit torpid underdeveloped undeveloped unexposed unexpressed unripe unseen vestigial
Antonyms
WEAK
active apparent clear live manifest obvious open public
ADJECTIVE
numbered
Synonyms
STRONG
categorized checked counted designated doomed enumerated fated fixed included indicated marked specified told totalled
Antonyms
WEAK
infinite unlimited unnumbered
ADJECTIVE
retained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
maintained received saved
STRONG
confined detained had held included owned possessed remembered reserved restrained secured sustained treasured withheld
WEAK
held-back
Antonyms
STRONG
extroverted lost outgoing
WEAK
disengaged let go refused unemployed wasted
ADJECTIVE
undoubting
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute accurate certain complete constant constructive definite entire firm fixed full implicative implied inarticulate inevitable inferential inferred latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted total unconditional undeclared understood unexpressed unfaltering unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unquestioning unreserved unsaid unshakable unspoken unuttered virtual wholehearted
ADJECTIVE
unhesitating
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute accurate certain complete constant constructive definite entire firm fixed full implicative implied inarticulate inevitable inferential inferred latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted total unconditional undeclared understood undoubting unexpressed unfaltering unqualified unquestioned unquestioning unreserved unsaid unshakable unspoken unuttered virtual wholehearted
ADJECTIVE
unquestioning
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute accurate certain complete constant constructive definite entire firm fixed full implicative implied inarticulate inevitable inferential inferred latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted total unconditional undeclared understood undoubting unexpressed unfaltering unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unsaid unshakable unspoken unuttered virtual wholehearted
ADJECTIVE
unuttered
Synonyms
WEAK
accurate certain complete constant constructive definite entire firm fixed full implicative implied inarticulate inevitable inferential inferred latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted total undeclared understood unexpressed unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unsaid unshakable unspoken virtual wholehearted wordless

Example Sentences

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The original hydrogel contained particles that were too large to effectively target damaged, leaky blood vessels.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

While the original museum is contained in a subterranean space built into the landscape of the park, the new light-filled campus is a swooping architectural feat that features three pavilions connected by an open canopy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

After a few months of back-and-forth, his last envelope contained a message: “Mr. Havens, at this time you have surpassed my mathematical ability, and I wish you luck on your journey.”

From Slate • May 2, 2026

A 2018 Vanity Fair feature about the downfall of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein contained a fleeting detail about two statuettes that the Weinstein Company won back-to-back for The King's Speech and The Artist.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Penelope was too nervous to take more than a few bites, but the children gobbled the goulash with gusto once they realized the dish contained no peas whatsoever.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood