Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incontinently
adverb
/ɪnˈkɒntɪnəntli/
Definition
In a manner that lacks restraint or self-control.
Examples
- She spoke incontinently, revealing her thoughts before she could think them through.
- The crowd reacted incontinently, cheering and shouting without hesitating.
- Incontinently, he accepted the offer without considering the consequences.
Meaning
The term refers to doing something suddenly and without careful consideration, often implying a sense of urgency or impulsiveness.
Synonyms
- Impetuously
- Impulse
- Unreservedly
- Instantly
