Controlled

/kənˈtroʊld/ adjective

Definition

managed, regulated, or restrained

Etymology

From control, from Middle French controle

Kelly Says

Order imposed upon chaos

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Gendered control rhetoric: women coded as 'emotional/uncontrolled' vs men as 'rational/controlled.' Reinforces false binaries about agency and behavior regulation.

Inclusive Usage

Use specifically for mechanical/system regulation. Avoid implying emotional control or behavioral judgment.

Inclusive Alternatives

["regulated","managed","directed"]

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