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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

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

made or adapted for a particular purpose, person, or situation

Of great importance, significance, or scale; historic, immense, and grand.

often forgetting things or not paying attention

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance