constraint
/kənˈstreɪnt/
noun
- Something that limits or restricts what you can do.
- The biggest constraint on our project is the limited budget.
- The small size of the room was a constraint on how many guests we could invite.
- Time is a major constraint when you are trying to finish a test.
- A controlled or forced way of behaving; unnaturalness or reserve.
- The children felt constraint in the presence of the strict teacher.
- His usual cheerful manner was replaced by a strange constraint at the formal dinner.
- She spoke with constraint, careful not to say anything offensive.
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