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incontinently

1 9.3

In a way that shows a lack of control over feelings or actions

adverb
/ˌɪnkənˈtɪnəntli/

Archaic

: incontinente

Part of Gabriel's brain which controls inhibition has been destroyed, so he reacts incontinently to things around him.

Examples

I will incontinently drown myself.

Othello (1995)
When he heard the loud noise, he reacted incontinently, expressing his surprise without any restraint.
Her outburst during the meeting was incontinently emotional, catching everyone off guard.
He incontinently broke down in tears when he heard the news of his friend's accident.

Synonyms

uncontrollably

vsincontinently

24 5.6

You cannot stop doing something because of strong feeling

applies mainly to lack of control over feelings or actions

How Controlled

calmly

97 1.0

spontaneously

45 4.4

impulsively

11 5.1

incontinently

Archaic

1 9.3

uncontrollably

24 5.6

Surface Forms

incontinently positive

Morphology

incontinently = incontinent (semi-transparent) = in + continent + ly

The structure in- + continent + -ly is clear, but the adjective 'continent' (self-controlled) is relatively rare and the adverb is uncommon, so the meaning may not be obvious to average learners.

Etymology

The word incontinently comes from in- 'not' and the same root as contain 'to hold'. So doing something incontinently is like 'not holding' your feelings or actions. You act without control.