contained
Kept under control
Contained describes something kept within limits or boundaries.
A contained fire stays where it is.
A contained spill doesn't spread.
A contained person keeps emotions in check—measured, restrained, not given to outbursts: She remained contained throughout the interview.
The word suggests control, whether physical or emotional.
Limited in scope
- confinedKept within bounds
- constrainedForced into narrow limits
- boundedConfined within limits
- finiteHaving definite bounds
circumscribed · narrow · compact · controlled · managed · regulated · delimited · defined
Enclosed subdivision of space
- vesselReceptacle for contents
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- chamberEnclosed room or cavity
- cellBasic unit of life
box · jar · receptacle · envelope · pocket · tank · vat · reservoir
Closed to prevent entry
- lockedFastened with a mechanism
- safeguardedKept from harm
- protectedKept from harm
- isolatedSeparated from others
quarantined · sequestered · impounded · cordoned · blockaded · bottled · corked · stoppered
Kept within limits
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- subduedReduced in intensity
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- moderatedRestrained or supervised
composed · disciplined · reserved · suppressed · checked · curbed · reined · bridled
Line marking a limit
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- borderOuter edge or limit
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- limitMaximum allowed extent
confines · margin · frame · outline · barrier · demarcation · circumference · enclosure
Covering all members
- encompassingIncluding all within bounds
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- all-inclusiveCovering every element
- completeLacking nothing, fully done
total · whole · full · entire · exhaustive · thorough · sweeping · broad
restricted
Limited in scope
- confinedKept within bounds
- constrainedForced into narrow limits
- boundedConfined within limits
finite · circumscribed · narrow · compact · controlled · managed · regulated · delimited · defined · fixed
compartment
Enclosed subdivision of space
cell · box · jar · receptacle · envelope · pocket · tank · vat · reservoir · canister
sealed
Closed to prevent entry
- lockedFastened with a mechanism
- safeguardedKept from harm
- protectedKept from harm
isolated · quarantined · sequestered · impounded · cordoned · blockaded · bottled · corked · stoppered · plugged
controlled
Kept within limits
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- subduedReduced in intensity
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
moderated · composed · disciplined · reserved · suppressed · checked · curbed · reined · bridled · muted
boundary
Line marking a limit
limit · confines · margin · frame · outline · barrier · demarcation · circumference · enclosure · periphery
inclusive
Covering all members
- encompassingIncluding all within bounds
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- all-inclusiveCovering every element
complete · total · whole · full · entire · exhaustive · thorough · sweeping · broad · extensive
- unexpressedunspoken, unstated, unuttered, suppressed, implicit
- controlledcontrolled, managed, regulated, restrained, governed
- innerinner, inward, internal, within, interior
- restrainedrestrained, reserved, subdued, controlled, muted
- self-containedstandalone, independent, modular, complete, autonomous
- lab qualitiessterile, calibrated, controlled, precise, accurate
containeduncontrolled
Lacking any regulation
wild · unchecked · out of control · rampant · unbridled
- shipping containerSteel cargo enclosure
- contain oneselfSuppress one's impulses
- container shipVessel carrying standardized freight boxes
- cargo containerStandardized freight enclosure
- storage containerVessel for keeping objects
- airtight containerVessel preventing gas exchange
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