constricted

/kənˈstrɪktɪd/
adjective
  1. Narrowed or squeezed, often causing discomfort or difficulty.
    • The snake's constricted body made it hard for it to move.
    • She felt a constricted feeling in her chest after running up the stairs.
    • The constricted hallway barely allowed one person to pass at a time.
  2. Limited or restricted in scope, freedom, or expression.
    • Living in a small town gave her a constricted social life.
    • His constricted view of the world came from never traveling.
    • The artist felt constricted by the strict rules of the competition.
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