Definition of constrained in English:
constrained
adjective kənˈstreɪndkənˈstreɪnd
1Appearing forced or overly controlled.
he was acting in a constrained manner
Synonyms
unnatural, awkward, self-conscious, mannered, artificial, wooden, stilted, strained, forced, contrived, laboured
- 1.1 Severely restricted in scope, extent, or activity.
many families are operating under constrained budgets
Definition of constrained in US English:
constrained
adjectivekənˈstrāndkənˈstreɪnd
1Appearing forced or overly controlled.
he was acting in a constrained manner
Synonyms
unnatural, awkward, self-conscious, mannered, artificial, wooden, stilted, strained, forced, contrived, laboured
- 1.1 Severely restricted in scope, extent, or activity.
many families are operating under constrained budgets