controlled
Under firm management
Controlled describes something kept in check, regulated, or restrained.
A controlled substance is legally restricted.
A controlled experiment holds variables constant.
A controlled burn is deliberately set and managed.
Someone who remains controlled stays calm under pressure: Her voice was controlled despite her anger.
The word often implies discipline or deliberate limitation rather than natural freedom.
Free from agitation
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- poisedCalm and controlled
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- even-temperedReliably calm disposition
unflappable · cool-headed · reserved · restrained · measured · disciplined · stoic · patient
Done on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- purposefulDone with intention
- plannedDecided on beforehand
conscious · willful · measured · methodical · systematic · strategic · careful · considered
Changed by external pressure
- coercedPressured into compliance
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
- exploitedUnfairly utilized for benefit
- handledManaged or controlled
steered · directed · managed · maneuvered · orchestrated · masterminded · subjugated · swayed
Limited in scope
- limitedRestricted in extent
- boundSecured or destined
- confinedKept within bounds
- curbedLimited or checked
restrained · inhibited · constricted · fettered · shackled · tethered · leashed · hampered
Administered by authority
- monitoredObserved systematically over time
- supervisedDirected with oversight
- overseenHad supervisory control
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
standardized · licensed · certified · sanctioned · authorized · audited · inspected · enforced
Adjusted for accuracy
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
- adjustedChanged to improve fit
- optimizedMade maximally efficient
- accurateConforming to fact
exact · meticulous · instrumented · automated · programmed · servo · thermostat · feedback
calm
Free from agitation
even-tempered · unflappable · cool-headed · reserved · restrained · measured · disciplined · stoic · patient · temperate
intentional
Done on purpose
- calculatedFigured out mathematically
- premeditatedPlanned before acting
- purposefulDone with intention
planned · conscious · willful · measured · methodical · systematic · strategic · careful · considered · studied
influenced
Changed by external pressure
- coercedPressured into compliance
- dominatedControlled or overpowered
- exploitedUnfairly utilized for benefit
handled · steered · directed · managed · maneuvered · orchestrated · masterminded · subjugated · swayed · leveraged
restricted
Limited in scope
curbed · restrained · inhibited · constricted · fettered · shackled · tethered · leashed · hampered · impeded
governed
Administered by authority
- monitoredObserved systematically over time
- supervisedDirected with oversight
- overseenHad supervisory control
compliant · standardized · licensed · certified · sanctioned · authorized · audited · inspected · enforced · legislated
calibrated
Adjusted for accuracy
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
- adjustedChanged to improve fit
- optimizedMade maximally efficient
accurate · exact · meticulous · instrumented · automated · programmed · servo · thermostat · feedback · stabilized
- ledled, commanded, directed, governed, guided
- robotic traitsmechanical, automated, programmed, monotone, machinelike
- controlledmanaged, regulated, restrained, contained, governed
- restrainedrestrained, reserved, subdued, muted, constrained
- blood pressuresystolic, diastolic, readings, cuff, hypotension
- medical descriptorsacute, chronic, mild, moderate, severe
controlleduncontrolled
Lacking any regulation
unrestrained · out of control · wild · rampant · unchecked
controlleduncontrolled
Lacking any regulation
hysterical · frantic · unhinged · wild · out of control
controlledfree
Without payment or restriction
autonomous · independent · liberated · unfettered · unbound
- controlled chaosDisorder serving deliberate purpose
- flight controllerGround-based spacecraft operator
- game controllerHandheld device for playing
- controlled explosionsDeliberate detonations under supervision
- video game controller
- air traffic controllerGuides planes safely
controller, controlling, uncontrollable, uncontrolled, controllable, controllers, controllability, microcontroller, controlled burns