adj

constipated

KONS-tuh-pay-tuhd

Constipated (adj) means Unable to have regular bowel movements. Example: “The doctor recommended more fiber because he was constipated.”

adj

Unable to have regular bowel movements.

"The doctor recommended more fiber because he was constipated."

Informal: stuck, blocked, or unable to make progress or reach a point.

"The negotiations felt constipated, going nowhere for weeks."

How to use constipated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving trouble passing stool; loosely, "blocked up."

Common pairings

feel constipated chronically constipated

more constipated comparative, most constipated superlative

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What does “constipated” mean?

The word “constipated” means unable to have regular bowel movements. In plain terms, having trouble passing stool; loosely, "blocked up.".

How do you pronounce “constipated”?

“Constipated” is pronounced KONS-tuh-pay-tuhd (/ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ in IPA).

How do you use “constipated” in a sentence?

Here is “constipated” used in a sentence: “The doctor recommended more fiber because he was constipated.”

What part of speech is “constipated”?

“Constipated” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “constipated” have?

“Constipated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable to have regular bowel movements.