constrained

[kənˈstreɪnd]

constrained Definition

  • 1appearing forced or overly controlled
  • 2restricted or limited

Using constrained: Examples

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

  • Example

    Her constrained smile revealed her discomfort.

  • Example

    The company's growth was constrained by lack of funding.

  • Example

    He felt constrained by the rules and regulations of the organization.

constrained Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with constrained

  • to feel restricted or limited in one's actions or decisions

    Example

    She felt constrained by the expectations of her family.

  • writing that follows specific rules or limitations, often for artistic purposes

    Example

    The poet experimented with constrained writing, using only words that started with the letter 'S'.

  • a mathematical optimization problem where some variables are subject to constraints

    Example

    Constrained optimization is used in economics to model decision-making under limited resources.

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Summary: constrained in Brief

'Constrained' [kənˈstreɪnd] describes something that appears forced or overly controlled, or is restricted or limited. It can refer to a person's behavior, as in 'Her constrained smile revealed her discomfort,' or to a situation, as in 'The company's growth was constrained by lack of funding.' 'Constrained' can also be used in phrases like 'feel constrained,' meaning to feel restricted or limited in one's actions or decisions.