constrained

[kuh n-streynd]

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adjective

forced, compelled, or obliged: a constrained confession.
stiff or unnatural; uneasy or embarrassed: a constrained manner.

Origin of constrained

First recorded in 1565–75; constrain + -ed²

Related formscon·strain·ed·ly

[kuh n-strey-nid-lee] /kənˈstreɪ nɪd li/, adverbun·con·strained, adjective

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Examples from the Web for unconstrained

Contemporary Examples

Unconstrained by market pressures, private schools have been gouging their customers at a similar pace.
The Tuition Gouge
David Frum
January 30, 2012
This is how America likes to think of itself: unconstrained by the past, generous, adaptable, pragmatic.
The Cynical Bush-Clinton Show
Lee Siegel
January 18, 2010

Historical Examples

Its boundaries are unconstrained, and graceful, and sweeping.
Imogen
William Godwin
He gave her a glimpse of his unconstrained self in the low vehement “You dare!”
Chance
Joseph Conrad
Nothing could be more easy and unconstrained than the air and bearing of the guests.
The Daltons, Volume II (of II)
Charles James Lever
True love cannot be divided, and must be voluntary and unconstrained.
Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
His position was easy and unconstrained, and his seat was firm.
Tom, The Bootblack
Horatio Alger

British Dictionary definitions for unconstrained

unconstrained

adjective

not having any constraints

constrained

adjective

embarrassed, unnatural, or forceda constrained smile

Derived Formsconstrainedly (kənˈstreɪnɪdlɪ), adverb

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Word Origin and History for unconstrained

adj.

1640s, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of constrain. Related: Unconstrainedly.

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Examples from the Web for unconstrained

Contemporary Examples

Unconstrained by market pressures, private schools have been gouging their customers at a similar pace.

This is how America likes to think of itself: unconstrained by the past, generous, adaptable, pragmatic.

Historical Examples

Its boundaries are unconstrained, and graceful, and sweeping.

He gave her a glimpse of his unconstrained self in the low vehement “You dare!”

Nothing could be more easy and unconstrained than the air and bearing of the guests.

True love cannot be divided, and must be voluntary and unconstrained.

His position was easy and unconstrained, and his seat was firm.

unconstrained

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Word Origin and History for unconstrained

adj.

Origin of constrained