constrictive

• Bezeichnet etwas, das einengt, einschränkt oder begrenzt – sei es Bewegung, Freiheit, Ausdruck oder Raum. Kann sowohl körperlich (z. B. einengend, einschnürend) als auch übertragen (z. B. hemmend, restriktiv) gemeint sein.

Describes something that tends to constrict, restrict, or limit freedom, movement, or expression.

1. Restricting freedomC1formal

   Tending to limit or restrict personal freedom or action.

   Freiheit einschränkend

   • The constrictive rules of the institution made innovation difficult.
   • She found the small town's social norms too constrictive.
   • Constrictive regulations can stifle creativity in the workplace.

   Synonymeconstraininglimitingrepressiverestrictivestifling

   Antonymefreeingliberalpermissive

2. Limiting scopeC1formal

   Restricting the range or possibilities of action or thought.

   Einschränkend

   • The constrictive budget forced them to cancel several projects.
   • His constrictive mindset prevented him from considering new ideas.
   • The contract had constrictive clauses that limited their options.

   Synonymeconfiningconstraininglimitingrestrictive

   Antonymebroadexpansiveliberalopenpermissiveunrestrictive