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undissipated

undissipated

8.1
Serious and controlled in behaviour, not given to excess
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/
: sobrio
  • Despite the lively nightlife, he maintained his undissipated demeanor and focused on his work.

Examples

  • He was admired for his undissipated habits and strong moral values.

  • Her undissipated lifestyle set her apart from her more reckless friends.

  • Despite the temptations of the city, his character remained undissipated and disciplined.

  • He remained undissipated despite the temptations around him.

  • Her undissipated nature impressed everyone at the party.

  • Her undissipated personality attracted friends who appreciated her commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

  • He was known for his undissipated character, always choosing moderation over excess.

Synonyms

untainted
vsundissipated
7 5.6

Not harmed by bad things, especially in reputation

emphasizes sober restraint, not only an untarnished reputation
undefiled
vsundissipated
1 9.9

Not spoiled by dirt, harm, or bad things

focuses on self-control and avoiding excessive indulgence
unstained
vsundissipated
1 5.6

Not having a damaged reputation

focuses on avoiding excessive indulgence rather than mere reputation
unsordid
vsundissipated
1 9.9

Honest and pure in actions and motives

is about restraint from excess rather than general moral uprightness
incorrupted
vsundissipated
  • Literature
1 9.9

Not spoiled and still pure in body or mind

stresses personal restraint rather than lack of outside corruption
unintoxicated
vsundissipated
1 6.7

Not affected by alcohol or drugs

is broader, meaning self-control and sobriety in behaviour
uninebriated
vsundissipated
7.8

A person who is not affected by alcohol

means restraint from excess broadly, not just absence of alcohol effects
unsmashed
vsundissipated
  • Slang
8.8

Not drunk or affected by alcohol

is a more general idea of restrained behaviour rather than just not drunk
unfried
vsundissipated
  • Slang
8.8

Alert and not tired or drunk

involves moral self-restraint, not merely being mentally fresh or sober

Antonyms

1 8.6

A person who spends health and money on pleasure without self control

How Indulgent

dissipated
1 8.6
indulgent
35 6.1
undissipated
8.1
sober
286 3.2
abstinent
3 7.4

Surface Forms

undissipated positive

Morphology

undissipated = dissipated (transparent) = un + dissipate + ed

Formed by negating the adjectival sense 'dissipated' (given to excessive indulgence), so 'not morally dissipated' is a direct negative formation.

Etymology

Undissipated comes from dissipate, which can also mean 'to waste' by excess, and the prefix un- means 'not'. So undissipated describes someone who is 'not given to excess', sober and restrained.