constrained
kuhn-STREHYND
Constrained (adj) means Limited, restricted, or kept within tight bounds. Example: “The budget left the team constrained in what it could build.”
adj
1
Limited, restricted, or kept within tight bounds.
"The budget left the team constrained in what it could build."
2
Forced or unnatural, as if under pressure.
"His constrained smile suggested he wasn't really enjoying the party."
How to use constrained
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeld back or limited by rules, resources, or pressure.
Common pairings
financially constrained
time-constrained
feel constrained
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- Comparative
- more constrained
- Superlative
- most constrained
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What does “constrained” mean?
The word “constrained” means limited, restricted, or kept within tight bounds. In plain terms, held back or limited by rules, resources, or pressure.
How do you pronounce “constrained”?
“Constrained” is pronounced kuhn-STREHYND (/kənˈstɹeɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “constrained” in a sentence?
Here is “constrained” used in a sentence: “The budget left the team constrained in what it could build.”
What part of speech is “constrained”?
“Constrained” is an adjective.
Is “constrained” a common word?
“Constrained” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “constrained” have?
“Constrained” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: limited, restricted, or kept within tight bounds.
