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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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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But not every airline can keep fares in check by absorbing the higher fuel costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

He kept his emotions in check and all the experience he has gained in the last few years, developing his game, it was brilliant.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The tone at the event was notably more in check compared to last year, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The past booms and busts within the memory market have kept Micron’s stock multiple in check despite soaring near-term earnings.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

For decades those feelings were held in check by a common enemy.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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