constrainedly

• Adverbe rare ou littéraire signifiant « de manière contrainte », « sous la contrainte » ou « par force », et par extension « de façon forcée, artificielle ou peu naturelle ».

An archaic or rare adverb meaning 'in a constrained manner' or 'under compulsion.' It is seldom used in modern English, having been largely replaced by 'constrainedly' (though even that is rare) or paraphrases like 'in a forced way.'

1. In a forced or restricted mannerC1formal

   Acting or speaking in a way that is not natural, free, or relaxed, often due to pressure or limitations.

   de manière contrainte

   • He smiled constrainedly, trying to hide his discomfort.
   • She answered constrainedly, careful not to reveal her true feelings.
   • They moved constrainedly within the narrow space.

   Synonymesawkwardlystifflyuneasilyunnaturallywoodenly

   Antonymesfreelynaturallyspontaneouslyunrestrainedly