1. the inability to control urination or defecation
Usage: medical
2. lack of self-restraint or self-control
Usage: formal

Examples

• The elderly patient struggled with urinary incontinence after the surgery.
• Incontinence is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide.
• The doctor recommended exercises to help with bladder incontinence.
• His incontinence of speech often got him into trouble at work.
• The philosopher criticized the incontinence of modern society’s consumption habits.
• Adult diapers can help manage incontinence with dignity.
• She showed remarkable incontinence when it came to spending money.