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- [kuh n-streynd]
- /kənˈstreɪnd/
- /kənˈstreɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-streynd]
- /kənˈstreɪnd/
Definitions of constrained word
- adjective constrained embarrassed, unnatural, or forced 3
- adjective constrained compelled; forced; obliged 3
- adjective constrained forced and unnatural 3
- adjective constrained forced, compelled, or obliged: a constrained confession. 1
- adjective constrained stiff or unnatural; uneasy or embarrassed: a constrained manner. 1
- verb with object constrained to force, compel, or oblige: He was constrained to admit the offense. 1
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Origin of constrained
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; constrain + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Constrained
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
constrained popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
constrained usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for constrained
adj constrained
- strained — affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced: strained hospitality.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- stiff — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- uneasy — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.
- unnatural — contrary to the laws or course of nature.
adjective constrained
- forced — strained, unnatural, or affected: a forced smile.
- inhibited — overly restrained.
- controlled — held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
- guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
- self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.
Antonyms for constrained
adjective constrained
- natural — existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge.
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