CEFR B2

constrained

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: limited, restricted, confined, hampered, fettered

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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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