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undissipated

undissipated

8.1
Serious and controlled in behaviour, not given to excess
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd/
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  • 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
4 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
unsordid
vsundissipated
1 9.9

Honest and pure in actions and motives

is about restraint from excess rather than general moral uprightness
unstained
vsundissipated
1 5.6

Not having a damaged reputation

focuses on avoiding excessive indulgence rather than mere reputation
incorrupted
vsundissipated
  • Literature
9.9

Not spoiled and still pure in body or mind

stresses personal restraint rather than lack of outside corruption
uninebriated
vsundissipated
7.8

A person who is not affected by alcohol

means restraint from excess broadly, not just absence of alcohol effects
unintoxicated
vsundissipated
6.7

Not affected by alcohol or drugs

is broader, meaning self-control and sobriety in behaviour
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

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

How Indulgent

indulgent
36 6.1
undissipated
8.1
sober
269 3.2
abstinent
4 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.