unintoxicated
Definition
Adjective: - Not under the influence of alcohol or drugs; sober: Describes a person whose mental and physical faculties are not impaired by intoxicating substances.
Usage
The adjective "unintoxicated" is used to describe a state of sobriety. It is often used in formal, legal, or medical contexts to contrast with being drunk or under the influence of drugs. - It typically functions as a predicate adjective (following a linking verb like be, remain, stay) or an attributive adjective (placed before a noun). - It is the direct antonym of "intoxicated."
Examples
- As a predicate adjective:
- The driver was confirmed to be unintoxicated at the time of the accident.
- For the safety of all patients, medical staff must remain unintoxicated during their shifts.
- As an attributive adjective:
- The police officer administered a test to the unintoxicated passenger as a control.
- We need an unintoxicated witness to provide a reliable statement.
Advanced Usage
- Legal and Forensic Context: The term is precise and often preferred in official reports to state definitively that a person was not impaired.
- The forensic report concluded the suspect was unintoxicated, shifting the focus of the investigation.
Variants and Related Words
- Sober (adj): The most common synonym for "unintoxicated," used in both formal and everyday contexts.
- Clear-headed (adj): Emphasizes mental clarity, which can be a result of being unintoxicated.
- Abstinent (adj): Specifically refers to refraining from alcohol or drugs, often implying a habitual choice.
Synonyms
- Sober
- Clear
- Abstinent
- Temperate (in the context of habitual sobriety)
Antonyms
- Intoxicated
- Drunk
- Inebriated
- Under the influence
- Tipsy
Adjective
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not inebriated
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