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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The housing market has been constrained for several years, with rising housing costs one of the main drivers.
From Barron's
The estimates rely on the best available data but are constrained by gaps in high-quality cancer data, especially in resource-limited countries.
From Science Daily
“Previously, capacity was constrained by clean room space, but this limitation is being addressed through the acceleration of new clean rooms and the re-purposing of existing ones,” they added.
From MarketWatch
Despite this advantage, tokamak experiments have long been constrained by an upper density limit.
From Science Daily
Even when U.S. studios do score a hit, the financial upside is constrained.
From MarketWatch
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