fettered

[ˈfɛtəd]

fettered Definition

• 1. restrained or confined by or as if by shackles; chained
• 2. restricted or limited

Using fettered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fettered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The prisoner was fettered and could barely move.

• Example

  Her creativity was fettered by the strict rules of the assignment.

• Example

  He felt fettered by his responsibilities and obligations.

fettered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fettered

• chained
• shackled
• bound
• restricted
• limited

Antonyms for fettered

• unfettered
• free
• liberated

📌

Summary: fettered in Brief

The term 'fettered' [ˈfɛtəd] refers to being restrained, confined, or restricted. It can be used literally, as in 'The prisoner was fettered and could barely move,' or figuratively, as in 'Her creativity was fettered by the strict rules of the assignment.' 'Fettered' can also describe feeling held back by responsibilities or obligations.