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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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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After meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin last week, Xi may want to ensure he also keeps North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in check, especially as Beijing increases its presence on the global stage.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Bank Indonesia lifted its base lending rate to 5.25 percent, it said, to help stabilise the devaluing rupiah and keep inflation in check.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The labor market is held in check by subdued economic growth, U.S. policy shifts, and softer population growth from reduced immigration.

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

It ratchets up the difficulty level of keeping all these feelings in check.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

in check

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