constrained (Meaning)

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constrained (s)

lacking spontaneity; not natural

Due to budget cuts, the department was constrained in its ability to hire new staff.
The artist felt constrained by the limitations of the canvas size.
Despite his desire to explore, he felt constrained by his responsibilities at home.
The team's creativity was constrained by the project's tight deadline.
She felt constrained in expressing her opinions in the conservative environment.
The negotiations were constrained by the unwillingness of both parties to compromise.
The company's growth was constrained by its limited access to capital.
The athlete's performance was constrained by an injury sustained during training.
The freedom of movement in the crowded city was constrained by traffic congestion.
The teacher's approach was constrained by the rigid curriculum imposed by the school board.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

repressed, disciplined, controllable,restrained, inhibited, orderly, decorous, servile, slavish, mild

insurgent, recalcitrant, obstinate, mutinous, uncontrollable, willful, insurgent, unruly, noncompliant, insubordinate

Due to budget cuts, the department was constrained in its ability to hire new staff.

The artist felt constrained by the limitations of the canvas size.

Despite his desire to explore, he felt constrained by his responsibilities at home.

The team's creativity was constrained by the project's tight deadline.