Pronunciation: /kənˈstreɪnt/
noun a limitation or restriction
A1 I have a constraint on my budget this month, so I can't go out to eat.
A2 The time constraint for the exam made it difficult for me to finish all the questions.
B1 The project was completed under the constraints of a tight deadline and limited resources.
B2 The team had to work within the constraints of the client's specific requirements.
C1 The artist felt constrained by the expectations of his audience and wanted to break free from them.
C2 The government imposed constraints on the company to prevent monopolistic practices.
verb not applicable
A1 I cannot go out tonight because I have a constraint on my time.
A2 She constrained herself from eating junk food in order to stay healthy.
B1 The project manager constrained the team's budget to ensure it stayed within limits.
B2 The new regulations will constrain the company's ability to expand into new markets.
C1 The government's policies are constraining economic growth in the region.
C2 The artist felt constrained by the expectations of critics and fans.
adjective not applicable
A1 I have a constraint budget for this project.
A2 The team faced constraints due to limited resources.
B1 The deadline was a major constraint on our progress.
B2 The company operates within certain constraints set by regulations.
C1 The artist felt constrained by the expectations of their audience.
C2 The CEO made decisions without being constrained by traditional norms.
adverb not applicable
A1 I have a constraint on my budget, so I can't go out to eat often.
A2 Due to time constraints, I couldn't finish my homework on time.
B1 The project was completed within the budget constraints set by the client.
B2 Despite the constraints of the deadline, the team managed to deliver a high-quality product.
C1 The artist felt constrained by the traditional techniques and sought to break free from those constraints.
C2 The CEO recognized the constraints of the current market and implemented strategic changes to overcome them.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I can't go to the party because of a constraint.
A2 The budget constraint prevented us from taking a vacation.
B1 Time constraint is the main reason for not completing the project on time.
B2 The constraint of limited resources forced the company to downsize.
C1 The legal constraints of the contract must be carefully reviewed.
C2 The constraints of the project were carefully considered before implementation.
preposition not applicable
A1 I can't go out tonight because of my budget constraint.
A2 She couldn't finish the project on time due to time constraint.
B1 The team had to work within the budget constraint set by the company.
B2 The design of the building had to consider the constraint of limited space.
C1 The artist was able to create a masterpiece despite the constraints of the medium.
C2 The CEO navigated the company through financial constraints to achieve record profits.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to go out, but my budget constraint prevented me from doing so.
A2 The time constraint of the exam made it difficult to finish all the questions.
B1 Due to the constraint of limited resources, we had to prioritize our projects.
B2 The constraint of distance meant we had to find alternative transportation.
C1 The budget constraint forced us to reevaluate our spending priorities.
C2 The constraint of confidentiality prevented us from sharing sensitive information with the public.
interjection not applicable
A1 Constraint! I can't make it to the party tonight.
A2 I'm sorry, but constraint, I won't be able to help you move this weekend.
B1 Constraint, I have a deadline to meet so I can't join you for lunch.
B2 I understand the constraint, but we need to find a solution to this problem.
C1 Due to budget constraints, we are unable to proceed with the project at this time.
C2 Constraint! We must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the governing body.
article not applicable
A1 I have a constraint on my time, so I can't stay long.
A2 The budget constraint forced us to find a cheaper option.
B1 There are constraints on what we can do due to limited resources.
B2 The project faced constraints in terms of both time and budget.
C1 The legal constraints surrounding the issue are complex and need to be carefully considered.
C2 The team had to work within the constraints of the existing infrastructure to complete the project.
formal The project timeline was delayed due to a budget constraint.
informal We couldn't go on vacation because of a money issue.
slang I'm broke, so I can't buy those shoes - budget constraint, you know?
figurative His fear of failure was a constraint holding him back from pursuing his dreams.
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