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constrained - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'constrained' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Constrained [ a.]
- Marked by constraint; not free; not voluntary; embarrassed; as, a constrained manner; a constrained tone.
2 . Constrained [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Constrain

Meaning of 'constrained' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . constrained [ s]
Meaning (1):
- lacking spontaneity; not natural
Example in sentence:
  • a constrained smile;
  • a strained smile;
  • forced heartiness