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Definitions for constrained
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
I recognise this plan is ambitious under the current circumstances, but I also believe that the priorities I have outlined are the utmost necessity in the achievement of a lasting peace settlement, our resources remain constrained until peace is achieved.
Compared to the regime of a year or two ago, it's increased its aggressive behavior, it's the same old regime acting the same old way, but now they have constrained American options.
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.
Access to resources, constrained by climatic factors, breeds conflict.
Every VC you talk to these days would say they are capacity constrained.
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- περιορίGreek
- constreñidoSpanish
- contraintFrench
- erőltetettHungarian
- terpaksaIndonesian
- costrettoItalian
- מוגבלHebrew
- gedwongenDutch
- constrangidoPortuguese
- 受限Chinese
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