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INCONTINENCE

/ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/
Nounin-CON-ti-nencein-con-ti-nence · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English incontinence, from Old French incontinence or its etymon Latin incontinentia. Doublet of incontinency.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

akrasiaincontinencydissolutenessabandonavariceaviditycupiditydissipationdrunkennessexaggeration

Antonyms

continencechastity

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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