Definitions

in check

ADJECTIVE

restrained

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled-up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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When Trump ran again in 2024, he managed to keep much of that behavior in check.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

The CEO of Tri Pointe Homes, a home builder, has suggested that expectations around the legislation should be kept in check.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

After meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin last week, Xi may want to ensure he also keeps North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in check, especially as Beijing increases its presence on the global stage.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

As the medications become more accessible through price cuts and the introduction of a pill version, retailers are taking a harder line to keep returns in check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While waiting for the manuscript to arrive, I kept my nerves in check by writing up my ideas on bacterial sexuality.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

in check

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