fettered
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈfɛtərd
Definition
Restricted or restrained by chains, shackles, or metaphorical limitations that prevent freedom of movement or action.
Examples
The animal remained fettered to the post, unable to reach the lush grass just a few feet away.
She felt fettered by the rigid expectations of her family, which kept her from pursuing her true passion.
Even after his release, he felt mentally fettered by the traumatic memories of his time in captivity.
How to Use fettered
- fettered by (prepositional phrase)
- restricted or held back by a specific cause — "The project was fettered by a lack of funding."
- fetter someone to (prepositional phrase)
- to physically attach someone to an object — "The guards fettered the prisoner to the wall."
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