constrained
Americanadjective
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forced, compelled, or obliged.
a constrained confession.
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stiff or unnatural; uneasy or embarrassed.
a constrained manner.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- constrainedly adverb
- unconstrained adjective
Etymology
Origin of constrained
Example Sentences
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At that time, global demand was rebounding from pandemic lows and capacity was constrained.
From Barron's
These dynamics constrained the organization’s ability to act independently and exposed vulnerabilities within global health systems.
From Salon
“However, departments are constrained by the budget and staffing cuts, which makes the city unable to deliver all of them within the deadline required by the grants.”
From Los Angeles Times
"With lower house prices relative to local earnings, buyers in Wales are less constrained than those in more expensive parts of England, which is supporting price growth."
From BBC
They became the military equivalent of luxury goods—their production constrained by rare materials, specialized labor, artisanal manufacturing, bespoke components, noncommercial supply chains and other limitations.
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