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under control

ADJECTIVE
controlled
Synonyms
STRONGEST
composed contained disciplined guarded restrained
STRONG
calm cool inhibited
WEAK
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
WEAK
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
WEAK
contrary insolent misbehaving mutinous obstinate rebellious
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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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 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
WEAK
assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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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

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo Investment Institute's Darrell Cronk warned that even if the crisis is brought under control, energy markets and factory activity would likely take some time to get back to normal.

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

People are being advised to avoid the area while firefighters bring the blaze under control.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Even though I was learning that this was just a facade she put on and took off like a well-worn coat, it was comforting to pretend she had everything under control.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin