straitened

strait·en

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [streyt-n]
- /ˈstreɪt n/
- /ˈstreɪ.tənd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [streyt-n]
- /ˈstreɪt n/

Definitions of straitened word

verb with object straitened to put into difficulties, especially financial ones: His obligations had straitened him. 1
verb with object straitened to restrict in range, extent, amount, pecuniary means, etc: Poverty straitens one's way of living. 1
verb with object straitened Archaic. to make narrow. to confine within narrow limits. 1
adjective straitened not having enough money 1
adjective straitened If someone is living in straitened circumstances, they do not have as much money as they used to, and are finding it very hard to buy or pay for everything that they need. 0
adjective straitened affected by financial difficulties or restrictions 0

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Origin of straitened

First appearance:

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

First recorded in 1515-25; strait + -en1

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Parts of speech for Straitened

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Straitened

straitened popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

straitened usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for straitened

adj straitened

in-solvent — not solvent; unable to satisfy creditors or discharge liabilities, either because liabilities exceed assets or because of inability to pay debts as they mature.

adjective straitened

constricted — narrowed
embarrassed — Feeling or showing embarrassment.

All 3 Synonyms of straitened