constrained
kənˈstreɪnd
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Definition of constrained - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
limited freedomrestricted in scope or extent
  • His movements were constrained by the tight space..
limited restrained restricted
2.
behaviorforced or compelled to act in a certain way
  • He felt constrained to agree with the decision.
compelled obliged
3.
unnaturalRarelacking naturalness or spontaneityRare
  • His constrained smile revealed his discomfort.
awkward stilted
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restricted in ability to take action
He was constrained to act within the limits of the law.

Origin of constrained

Latin, constringere (to bind together)

Terms with constrained included in their meaning

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powerless constrained
unable to act or help because of rules or limits
constraint
state of lacking freedom or being constrained
independence
person acting independently, not constrained by others
mathematics
method for solving both constrained and unconstrained optimization problems
growth model
S-shaped curve representing growth constrained by limiting factors
mathematics
constrained by maximum throughput in a network
noosedadj.
psychology
feeling trapped or constrained by circumstances
limited freedom
constrained or confined in scope or freedom

Examples of constrained in a sentence

  • Her creativity felt constrained by the strict guidelines.
  • Her constrained laughter revealed her discomfort.
  • The constrained environment stifled creativity.
  • Her constrained laughter made everyone uneasy.
  • The actor's constrained performance lacked emotion.

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  1. French:contraint, obligé, ...
  2. German:eingeschränkt, gezwungen, ...
  3. Italian:ristretto, costretto, ...
  4. Spanish:limitado, obligado, ...
  5. Portuguese:restrito, obrigado, ...
  6. Chinese:受限, 被迫的, ...
  7. Japanese:制約された, 強いられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَيَّد, مُكَبَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻוגְבָּל, אָנוּס, ...
  10. Russian:стеснённый, вынужденный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмежений, змушений, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमित, बाध्य, ...
constrain
kənˈstreɪn

Definition of constrain - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
restrictlimit the freedom or development of something
  • The budget constraints the project's scope.
limit restrain restrict
2.
controlcompel or force someone to follow a particular course of action
  • The contract may constrain you to work more hours..
compel oblige
3.
limit resourcesreduce possibilities due to limited resources
  • The lack of funds constrains our options.
curtail limit restrict
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Origin of constrain

Latin, con (together) + stringere (to bind)

Examples of constrain in a sentence

  • The design was constrained by the lack of materials.
  • Financial difficulties constrain him to take the job.
  • The rules constrain us to act quickly.
  • Budget cuts constrain the project's progress.
  • Limited staff constrains our ability to expand.

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  1. French:limiter, forcer, ...
  2. German:beschränken, zwingen, ...
  3. Italian:limitare, obbligare, ...
  4. Spanish:limitar, forzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:limitar, obrigar, ...
  6. Chinese:限制, 强迫, ...
  7. Japanese:制限する, 強いる, ...
  8. Arabic:قَيَّدَ, أَجْبَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְבִּיל, לְהַכְרִיחַ, ...
  10. Russian:ограничивать, заставлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмежувати, примушувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सीमित करना, मजबूर करना, ...
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