Meaning of the word constrained in English

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constrained

US /kənˈstreɪnd/
UK /kənˈstreɪnd/

Adjective

restricted or limited by circumstances or external factors

Example:
His smile was constrained, as if he was trying to hide something.
The company's growth was constrained by a lack of funding.
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