constrained
[ kuh n-streynd ]
/ kənˈstreɪnd /
adjective
forced, compelled, or obliged: a constrained confession.
stiff or unnatural; uneasy or embarrassed: a constrained manner.
OTHER WORDS FROM constrained
con·strain·ed·ly [kuh n-strey-nid-lee] /kənˈstreɪ nɪd li/, adverb un·con·strained, adjectiveWords nearby constrained
constitutionalize,
constitutionally,
constitutive,
constr.,
constrain,
constrained,
constraint,
constrict,
constriction,
constriction ring,
constrictive
Example sentences from the Web for unconstrained
British Dictionary definitions for unconstrained (1 of 2)
unconstrained
/ (ˌʌnkənˈstreɪnd) /
adjective
not having any constraints
British Dictionary definitions for unconstrained (2 of 2)
constrained
/ (kənˈstreɪnd) /
adjective
embarrassed, unnatural, or forced
a constrained smile