1. lack of self-restraint or moderation, especially in behavior or speech
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. inability to control bodily functions, especially urination or defecation
Usage: medical

Examples

• His incontinency in spending led to financial ruin.
• The patient’s incontinency required special care and attention.
• She criticized the politician’s verbal incontinency during the debate.
• The elderly man struggled with incontinency after his stroke.
• The doctor explained that incontinency is a common side effect of the medication.
• His incontinency of temper made him difficult to work with.