constricted
/kənˈstrɪktɪd/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms