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kənˈstreɪndcon·strained
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Princeton's WordNet
constrained, forced, strainedadjective
lacking spontaneity; not natural
"a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile"
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constrained
Constrained refers to being restricted, limited or controlled in some way. It can apply to tangible situations, like limited resources, or intangible situations, like constrained behavior or choices. It is essentially the state of being held back from complete freedom of action or expression.
Webster Dictionary
Constrained
of Constrain
Constrainedadjective
marked by constraint; not free; not voluntary; embarrassed; as, a constrained manner; a constrained tone
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of constrained in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of constrained in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of constrained in a Sentence
We're operating within a labor - and supply-constrained economy inside a competitive real estate market, especially in the construction, renovation and closing spaces, pausing new contracts will enable us to focus on sellers already under contract with us and our current home inventory.
Mr. Archer is obviously disappointed with today’s sentence, and intends to appeal. It is unfortunate that the judge, who has previously expressed concern that Mr. Archer is innocent of the crimes charged and reiterated that belief today, felt that she was constrained not to act on her independent assessment of the evidence.
It was clear they did make mistakes -- and not just mistakes that happen when you're dealing with a novel virus -- also bureaucratic and politically-motivated errors in how they handled it, these had global consequences. You can never guarantee 100 % transparency. It's not just about any intentional cover-up, you are also constrained with by technology and other issues with a novel virus. But even if they had been 100 % transparent, that would not stop the Trump administration downplaying the seriousness of it. It would probably not have stopped this developing into a pandemic.
The policy tools Xi Jinping can use to support Russia is quite limited now, it’s quite constrained, politically, domestic support for Xi has declined dramatically. His third term does not actually start with a rosy picture.
Studies show that there is often an unsympathetic public attitude to breastfeeding outside of the home, an acceptance of formula feeding as a normal and safe way to feed babies, a lack of expertise and experience of breastfeeding among health service staff, women’s choice to start or to continue to breastfeed is therefore constrained by the culture and community in which they live.
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- περιορίGreek
- constreñidoSpanish
- contraintFrench
- erőltetettHungarian
- terpaksaIndonesian
- costrettoItalian
- מוגבלHebrew
- gedwongenDutch
- constrangidoPortuguese
- 受限Chinese
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