incontinent
Cannot hold it
Incontinent means lacking control, most commonly over bladder or bowel function: The medication made her temporarily incontinent.
The word extends to any failure of restraint—someone incontinent with anger or desire cannot hold it back.
The noun is incontinence.
Organ holding urine
- urinaryRelating to urine
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- diapersInfant waste garments
- catheterInserted medical drainage tube
urology · absorbent · pads · bedwetting · neurogenic · pelvic · overactive bladder · prostate
Without any restraint
- uncheckedNot controlled or limited
- intemperateLacking moderation or restraint
- immoderateBeyond reasonable bounds
- uncontrolledLacking any regulation
dissolute · licentious · profligate · excessive · wanton · rampant · indulgent · debauched
Painful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- stigmaMark of dishonor
discomfort · mortification · awkwardness · dignity · disclosure · isolation · anxiety · coping
Long-term eldercare residence
- assisted livingResidential care for elderly
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- adult diapersAbsorbent garments for incontinence
- mobility aidEquipment enabling movement
bedridden · geriatrics · senior care · dignity · aging · palliative · bedpan · frailty
Internal digestive organ
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- soilingMaking something unclean
- colostomySurgically created bowel outlet
- rectalOf the hindgut's end
diarrhea · impaction · anal sphincter · digestive · gastroenterology · bowel control · loose stools · IBS
bladder
Organ holding urine
catheter · urology · absorbent · pads · bedwetting · neurogenic · pelvic · overactive bladder · prostate · cystitis
unbridled
Without any restraint
- uncheckedNot controlled or limited
- intemperateLacking moderation or restraint
- immoderateBeyond reasonable bounds
uncontrolled · dissolute · licentious · profligate · excessive · wanton · rampant · indulgent · debauched · libertine
shame
Painful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
stigma · discomfort · mortification · awkwardness · dignity · disclosure · isolation · anxiety · coping · support group
nursing home
Long-term eldercare residence
- assisted livingResidential care for elderly
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- adult diapersAbsorbent garments for incontinence
mobility aid · bedridden · geriatrics · senior care · dignity · aging · palliative · bedpan · frailty · dependency
bowel
Internal digestive organ
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- soilingMaking something unclean
- colostomySurgically created bowel outlet
rectal · diarrhea · impaction · anal sphincter · digestive · gastroenterology · bowel control · loose stools · IBS
incontinentcontinent
Large connected landmass
restrained · temperate · self-controlled · moderate · abstemious
- incontinence padsAbsorbent underwear for leakage
- stress incontinenceInvoluntary urination from pressure
- urinary incontinenceInvoluntary loss of bladder control
- incontinence diapersAbsorbent garments for bladder issues