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单词 constrained
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constrained in British English

(kənˈstreɪnd)
adjective
embarrassed, unnatural, or forced
a constrained smile
Derived forms
constrainedly (kənˈstreɪnɪdlɪ)
adverb

constrained in American English

(kənˈstreɪnd)
adjective
1. 
compelled; forced; obliged
2. 
forced and unnatural
a constrained laugh
Derived forms
constrainedly (conˈstrainedly) (kənˈstreɪnɪdli)
adverb

Examples of 'constrained' in a sentence
constrained

It was a small dog, about a foot high, the size constrained by the amount of silver wire Lirael could easily obtain.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
Trying to salvage some of his pride Ragnor spoke with constrained ire.
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss THE WOLF AND THE DOVE (2001)

Synonyms of 'constrained'

forced, reserved, guarded, inhibited
More Synonyms of constrained
(adjective) 
Definition
embarrassed or unnatural
I realised, from his constrained smile, that he resented what I was saying.
Synonyms
forced
a forced smile
reserved
He was unemotional and reserved.
guarded
The boy gave him a guarded reply.
inhibited
I feel slightly less inhibited about speaking out now.
subdued
unnatural
She gave him a bright, determined smile which seemed unnatural.
reticent
She is so reticent about her achievements.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of guarded
Definition
cautious and avoiding any commitment
The boy gave him a guarded reply.
Synonyms
cautious,
reserved,
careful,
suspicious,
restrained,
wary,
discreet,
prudent,
reticent,
circumspect,
cagey (informal),
leery (slang),
noncommittal
in the sense of inhibited
I feel slightly less inhibited about speaking out now.
Synonyms
shy,
reserved,
guarded,
withdrawn,
frustrated,
subdued,
repressed,
constrained,
self-conscious,
reticent,
uptight (informal)
in the sense of reserved
Definition
not showing one's feelings
He was unemotional and reserved.
Synonyms
uncommunicative,
cold,
cool,
retiring,
formal,
silent,
modest,
shy,
cautious,
restrained,
secretive,
aloof,
reticent,
prim,
demure,
taciturn,
unresponsive,
unapproachable,
unsociable,
undemonstrative,
standoffish,
close-mouthed,
unforthcoming

Nearby words of
constrained

  • constitution
  • constitutional
  • constrain
  • constrained
  • constraint
  • constrict
  • constriction

Related terms of
constrained

  • constrain

Synonyms of 'constrained'

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