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constraining

 

[ kənˈstreɪnɪŋ ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

limiting

Forcing someone to follow a particular course of action, often by creating restrictions or limitations.

Synonyms

limiting, restraining, restricting

Examples of usage

  • He felt constrained to accept the job offer, even though it wasn't his first choice.
  • The strict rules were constraining their creativity.
  • Constraining people's freedom is never a good idea.
Context #2 | Adjective

restrictive

Causing someone to feel restricted or limited in their actions or choices.

Synonyms

limiting, restraining, restrictive

Examples of usage

  • The constraining regulations made it difficult for small businesses to thrive.
  • She found the constraining environment stifling.

Translations

Translations of the word "constraining" in other languages:

🇵🇹 limitando

🇮🇳 सीमित करना

🇩🇪 einschränkend

🇮🇩 membatasi

🇺🇦 обмежуючий

🇵🇱 ograniczający

🇯🇵 制限する (seigen suru)

🇫🇷 contraignant

🇪🇸 restringiendo

🇹🇷 kısıtlayıcı

🇰🇷 제한하는 (jehan haneun)

🇸🇦 مقيد

🇨🇿 omezující

🇸🇰 obmedzujúci

🇨🇳 限制的 (xiànzhì de)

🇸🇮 omejujoč

🇮🇸 takmarkandi

🇰🇿 шектеуші

🇬🇪 შემზღუდველი

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdıran

🇲🇽 restringiendo

Etymology

The word 'constraining' originated from the verb 'constrain', which comes from the Latin word 'constringere', meaning 'to compress' or 'to bind tightly'. The concept of constraining has been present throughout history in the form of rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by various authorities.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,967, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.