😬constrained

adjective
/kənˈstreɪnd/

Meaning

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

Example Sentences

He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.

Synonyms

restricted, forced, unnatural, limited

Antonyms

free, natural, unrestricted

Collocations

constrained smile, constrained behavior, constrained environment

Related Vocabularies

not successful in achieving a desired result
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

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