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in check

ADJECTIVE
restrained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive
STRONG
chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn
WEAK
bottled-up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
communicative
STRONG
extroverted friendly outgoing
WEAK
assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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The labor market also is being held in check by softer population growth after the federal government scaled back immigration targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The past booms and busts within the memory market have kept Micron’s stock multiple in check despite soaring near-term earnings.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

The Bank of England uses rates to keep inflation in check and had been expected to cut them this year.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The fund is rebalanced quarterly to keep holdings in check.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

He knew that his power, this night, on this dark enchanted ground, was greater than it had ever been, filling him till he trembled with the sense of strength barely kept in check.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin