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constrained

adjective

/kənˈstreɪnd/

Meaning

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.

restricted, forced, unnatural, limited

free, natural, unrestricted

constrained smile, constrained behavior, constrained environment

of little value or importance; trivial

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion...

inclined to avoid conflict; friendly and non-violent in nature

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

having the color of milk or fresh snow, the opposite of black

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure