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

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

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

It was sold in marketplaces for around 10 cents a bowl and occasionally contained cigarette butts or bottle caps.

From Los Angeles Times

The fire was 36% contained by Monday morning as firefighters continued mopping up hot spots before winds could again pick up this week, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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