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self-contained
[self-kuhn-teynd, self-]
adjective
containing in oneself or itself all that is necessary; independent.
reserved or uncommunicative.
self-controlled or self-possessed.
(of a machine or mechanism) complete in itself.
self-contained
adjective
containing within itself all parts necessary for completeness
(of a flat) having its own kitchen, bathroom, and lavatory not shared by others and usually having its own entrance
able or tending to keep one's feelings, thoughts, etc, to oneself; reserved
able to control one's feelings or emotions in the presence of others
Other Word Forms
- self-containedly adverb
- self-containedness noun
- ˌ-DzˈٲԱ adverb
- ˌ-DzˈٲԱԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of self-contained1
Example Sentences
You headline the self-contained episode, likely playing the baddie on a show that delights in an exaggerated tone.
Enclosed by walls topped with barbed wire, the workers' area of the compound was its own self-contained world, featuring a basketball court, supermarket and restaurants.
The trust told File on 4 Investigates that anyone assessed as needing long-term segregation had a self-contained property with their own bedroom, bathroom, living room and garden.
Many felt the original story was self-contained and that it wasn't crying out for a second season, it will be interesting to see where Netflix takes it and whether it can have the same impact.
The Atlanta rapper has accomplished something comparable to what Tyler, the Creator has done in L.A. over the years — build a self-contained universe around the intersection of uncompromising hip-hop, “Hesher” dirtbag aesthetics and avant-garde fashion.
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