constrained
adjective
forced, compelled, or obliged.
constrainedly
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a word derived from
constrained.
Example Sentences
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I went circuitously to Miss Havisham’s by all the back ways, and rang at the bell constrainedly, on account of the stiff long fingers of my gloves.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Ralph glanced sideways, smiled constrainedly as though he had forgotten that Simon had made a fool of himself, then looked away again at nothing.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
Toward noon Avery looked in on him there and rather constrainedly proffered his invitation; Eaton accepted, and after Avery had gone to get ready, Eaton put away his book.
From The Blind Man's Eyes by Edwin Balmer
"Hope you're not feeling very seedy," he said constrainedly.
From Shadows of Flames A Novel by Amélie Rives
He only flushed slightly as he asked constrainedly, "Is she wearing mourning yet?"
From The Storm Centre by Mary Noailles Murfree
