constrained

• Qualifie une situation ou une personne qui est forcée, limitée ou gênée d'une certaine manière, ou dont la liberté d'action est restreinte.

Describes a situation or person that is forced, limited, or restricted in some way.

1. Restricted or limitedB2formal

   Forced to act in a particular way due to external limitations or restrictions.

   Contraint, restreint

   • The company is constrained by strict budget limits.
   • Her movements were constrained by the narrow space.
   • They felt constrained to follow the rules.

   Synonymesboundcheckedconfinedcontrolledlimitedrestrainedrestricted

   Antonymesfreeunconstrainedunlimitedunrestricted

2. Unnatural or forcedC1formal

   Lacking spontaneity or naturalness; appearing forced or awkward.

   Contraint, forcé, peu naturel

   • His smile looked constrained and uncomfortable.
   • The conversation felt constrained and artificial.
   • Her writing style is constrained by academic conventions.

   Synonymesaffectedartificialcontrivedforcedlaboredstiffstiltedstrainedstudiedunnaturalwooden

   Antonymeseasynaturalrelaxedspontaneousunforced

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de forcer, contraindre ou limiter quelqu'un ou quelque chose à suivre une certaine manière d'agir ou des limites.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing, compelling, or restricting someone or something to follow a particular course of action or limit.

1. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To force someone or something to act in a particular way by limiting their freedom or options.

   Contraindre (restreindre ou limiter)

   • The budget constraints forced them to cut costs.
   • His injury constrained his ability to play sports.
   • The rules constrain what we can do in this situation.

   Synonymescheckconfinecrampcurbhamperinhibitlimitrestrainrestricttie down

   Antonymesfreeliberatereleaseunbind

2. Compel or forceB2formal

   To force someone to do something against their will.

   Contraindre, forcer

   • She felt constrained to accept the offer.
   • The law constrains companies to follow safety regulations.
   • He was constrained by his contract to stay for two more years.

   Synonymescoercecompeldriveforceimpelobligepressure

   Antonymesfreeliberaterelease