constrained (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /kənˈstreɪnd/
Definition
Restricted or limited in scope, extent, or action; feeling forced or unnatural.
Examples
The budget for the project was severely constrained, forcing the team to make difficult choices.
She felt constrained by the strict rules of the traditional society she lived in.
His writing style was often described as constrained, lacking the natural flow of conversation.
How to Use constrained
- constrained by (prepositional phrase)
- Limited or restricted by something. — "The project's timeline was constrained by strict deadlines."
- feel constrained (collocation)
- To experience a sense of restriction or lack of freedom. — "She felt constrained by the expectations of her family."
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