Constrained - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kənˈstreɪnd|  American pronunciation of the word constrained
Brit.  |kənˈstreɪnd|  British pronunciation of the word constrained
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto constrain
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto constrain

adjective

- lacking spontaneity; not natural (syn: forced, strained)
a constrained smile

Extra examples

...constrained by conscience to tell only the truth...

...constrained his anger at the needless interruption...

Poor soil has constrained the level of crop production.

Women's employment opportunities are often severely constrained by family commitments.

He felt constrained to accept the invitation.

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