fettered

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, mit Ketten oder Fesseln gebunden zu sein, meist im wörtlichen Sinn verwendet; heute selten außer in poetischem oder historischem Kontext.

An archaic adjective meaning bound with chains or shackles, typically used in a literal sense; now rarely used except in poetic or historical contexts.

1. Bound with chainsC1formal

   Restrained or tied up with chains or shackles, typically on the feet.

   In Ketten gelegt

   • The prisoner was fettered and led to the dungeon.
   • Ancient slaves were often fettered to prevent escape.
   • He stood fettered in the corner of the cell.

   Synonymeboundchainedshackled

   Antonymefreeunboundunchainedunfettered

2. Restricted or constrainedC1formal

   Hindered or limited in freedom, progress, or action.

   Gefesselt

   • The artist felt fettered by the strict rules of the academy.
   • Her creativity was fettered by bureaucratic red tape.
   • The economy remains fettered by outdated regulations.

   Synonymeboundchainedconstrainedimpededlimitedrestrainedshackled

   Antonymeboundlessfreeliberatedunconstrainedunfetteredunrestrained

• Jemanden oder etwas in seiner Freiheit einschränken oder fesseln, oft im übertragenen Sinne durch Zwang, Regeln oder Bedingungen.

A verb meaning to restrict or restrain someone or something, often by binding or limiting freedom of movement or action.

1. Restrain with chainsC1formal

   To put someone in chains or shackles, typically around the ankles.

   In Ketten legen

   • The prisoner was fettered to the wall of the dungeon.
   • They fettered the captive's legs to prevent escape.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often fettered.

   Synonymebindchainenchainhobblemanacleshackletether

   Antonymefreeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. Restrict or hinderC1formal

   To restrict someone's freedom or ability to act.

   Fesseln

   • Bureaucratic rules fetter innovation in many companies.
   • The artist felt fettered by the strict guidelines of the commission.
   • His lack of confidence fettered his career progression.

   Synonymeconfineconstraincurbencumberhamperimpederestrictshackletrammel

   Antonymeemancipatefreeliberaterelease