contained

adjective

con·​tained kən-ˈtānd How to pronounce contained (audio)
Synonyms of containednext
: restrained
also : calm

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And beyond that, everyone else had to be very contained and very disciplined and very selfless. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for contained

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First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of contained was in 1653

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“Contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contained. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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