Constrainedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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constrainedly

 

[ kənˈstreɪnɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a constrained or restricted manner; with limitations or restrictions.

Synonyms

awkwardly, cautiously, guardedly, reservedly, restrainedly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke constrainedly, as if afraid of saying too much.
  • He smiled constrainedly, trying to hide his disappointment.
  • The actor performed constrainedly, as if held back by nerves.

Translations

Translations of the word "constrainedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restritivamente

🇮🇳 सीमित रूप से

🇩🇪 eingeschränkt

🇮🇩 terbatas

🇺🇦 обмежено

🇵🇱 ograniczenie

🇯🇵 制限された状態で

🇫🇷 de manière contrainte

🇪🇸 restringidamente

🇹🇷 kısıtlı olarak

🇰🇷 제한적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مقيد

🇨🇿 omezeně

🇸🇰 obmedzene

🇨🇳 受限制地

🇸🇮 omejeno

🇮🇸 takmarkað

🇰🇿 шектеулі түрде

🇬🇪 შეზღუდულად

🇦🇿 məhdud şəkildə

🇲🇽 restringidamente

Etymology

The adverb 'constrainedly' is derived from the verb 'constrain', which originated from the Latin word 'constringere', meaning 'to bind together'. Over time, 'constrain' evolved to include the adverb form 'constrainedly' to describe actions performed in a restricted or limited manner. The word reflects the idea of being constrained or held back by external factors or internal reservations.

See also: constrain, constrained, constrainer, constraining, constraint, unconstrained.