Pronunciation: /kənˈstreɪnd/
verb to compel or force someone to follow a particular course of action
A1 She felt constrained by the rules of the game.
A2 The artist was constrained by the limited color palette.
B1 The team was constrained by a lack of resources.
B2 The company was constrained by strict regulations.
C1 His creativity was constrained by the demands of his job.
C2 The government's actions were constrained by international agreements.
adjective feeling limited or restricted in some way
A1 The cat felt constrained by the leash during the walk.
A2 The limited space constrained the design of the new building.
B1 The negotiations were constrained by conflicting interests.
B2 The team's options were constrained by the available resources.
C1 The project was constrained by budget limitations.
C2 The company's expansion plans were constrained by regulatory hurdles.
formal The company's growth was constrained by limited funding.
informal I feel constrained by all these rules and regulations at work.
slang I'm so constrained by my parents' curfew!
figurative Her creativity was constrained by the strict guidelines of the project.
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