How do you use the word "constrained" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "constrained" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "constrained": We are constrained to and restrained from an action. The government finances are severely constrained because of falling tax revenues.

Constrained Meaning

/kənˈstɹeɪnd/, /kənˈstɹɛjnd/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

verbsimple past and past participle of constrain

adjKept within close bounds; confined.

"The epistle is opened and read—with a little wonder, most probably not a little vexation, at its constrained style."— 1831, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter III, in Romance and Reality. […], volume III, London: Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, […], →OCLC, page 54:

adjForced; compelled.

Sentence Examples

We are constrained to and restrained from an action.

The government finances are severely constrained because of falling tax revenues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

tighten unnatural stiffen

Antonyms:

unaffected

CEFR Practice Quiz

Her creativity was severely ____ by strict company rules and deadlines.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

We are ____ to and restrained from an action.

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