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straitened

 

[ ˈstreɪ.tən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial situation

Straitened refers to circumstances that are restricted or limited, often related to finances. It implies a state of poverty or difficulty, where resources are scarce and options are limited. People facing straitened circumstances experience hardship and struggle to make ends meet. This term can also apply to emotional or social situations that feel constricted or pressured.

Synonyms

confined, impoverished, limited, narrowed, restricted.

Examples of usage

  • He found himself in straitened circumstances after losing his job.
  • Their straitened finances made it difficult to afford luxuries.
  • The family was living in straitened conditions due to medical bills.

Translations

Translations of the word "straitened" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dificultado

🇮🇳 संकुचन

🇩🇪 eingeschränkt

🇮🇩 terbatasi

🇺🇦 обмежений

🇵🇱 ograniczony

🇯🇵 制限された

🇫🇷 réduit

🇪🇸 restringido

🇹🇷 daraltılmış

🇰🇷 제한된

🇸🇦 مقيد

🇨🇿 omezený

🇸🇰 obmedzený

🇨🇳 受限的

🇸🇮 omejen

🇮🇸 takmarkaður

🇰🇿 шектелген

🇬🇪 შეზღუდული

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 restringido

Etymology

The word 'straitened' originates from the Middle English 'streiten,' which is derived from the Old French 'estreindre,' meaning 'to make tight' or 'to compress.' This French term traces back to the Latin 'stringere,' meaning 'to bind' or 'to draw tight.' The evolution of the word reflects a semantic shift from physical constriction to metaphorical limitations in circumstances and conditions. By the late 19th century, 'straitened' gained more prominence in discussions relating to financial hardship and constraints, reflecting increasing societal awareness of economic issues. The use of the term has persisted into modern English, where it continues to convey a sense of difficulty or limitation in both personal and financial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,709, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.