All constrained synonyms
con·strained
C c adj constrained
- strained — affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced: strained hospitality.
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- stiff — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- uneasy — not easy in body or mind; uncomfortable; restless; disturbed; perturbed.
- unnatural — contrary to the laws or course of nature.
adjective constrained
- forced — strained, unnatural, or affected: a forced smile.
- inhibited — overly restrained.
- controlled — held in check; curbed: poorly controlled anger.
- guarded — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
- self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.