contained

[ kuhn-teynd ]

adjective

1. showing restraint or calmness; controlled; poised:

   She was contained throughout the ordeal.

Other Words From

• con·tain·ed·ly [k, uh, n-, tey, -nid-lee], adverb
• subcon·tained adjective
• uncon·tained adjective
• well-con·tained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of contained¹

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

Example Sentences

Lee McMillion, “improperly obtained” a copy of the Internal Affairs investigation into Colomey’s case, which contained summaries of witness statements.

From Los Angeles Times

Leaked classified documents are said to have contained the US's assessment of the plans ahead of the attack, as well as the movements of Israeli military assets in preparation.

From BBC

He said the deal contained measures to prevent foreign presence in the “outer islands”, and had also been welcomed by all parts of "the US system".

From BBC

It was called Future Soundtrack for America, and it contained a hodgepodge of covers, alt versions, and unreleased tracks from an array of artists.

From Slate

The Mountain fire was listed as 48% contained as of Tuesday morning, and officials were confident that those lines would hold even as winds were forecast to slightly pick up.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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