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under control

ADJECTIVE
controlled
Synonyms
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composed contained disciplined guarded restrained
STRONG
calm cool inhibited
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self-controlled self-restrained unflappable
Antonyms
STRONG
agitated excited
ADJECTIVE
obedient
Synonyms
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attentive compliant deferential devoted docile dutiful faithful law-abiding loyal respectful subservient
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acquiescent amenable at one's beck and call biddable complaisant controllable docious duteous governable honoring in one's clutches in one's pocket in one's power obeisant obliging observant on a string pliant regardful resigned reverential sheeplike tame tractable venerating well-trained willing wrapped around finger yielding
Antonyms
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disloyal disobedient inconsiderate inconstant neglectful unfaithful
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contrary insolent misbehaving mutinous obstinate rebellious
ADJECTIVE
restrained
Synonyms
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discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive
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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn
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bottled-up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge in check inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight
Antonyms
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communicative
STRONG
extroverted friendly outgoing
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assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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In a post on X later on Thursday, Tabasco Governor Javier May said that "the flames have already been brought under control by emergency services".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The company acknowledged the softer digital-asset business environment, but insisted that its fundamentals remain strong and that it has things under control.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Both attributed the attack to Boko Haram, with the administrator insisting that "the situation is under control".

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Additionally, the company’s most important operational challenges seem to be under control again, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Through the speakers, the security is reassuring the crowd, saying, “A transistor sparked in the upper levels of the dome, but everything is under control now. Please mind your steps and follow the exit signs.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu