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constrained

adjective

Lacking spontaneity; not natural

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Word length
11
Starts with
C
Ends with
D
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C2

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adjective

  1. Lacking spontaneity; not natural

    “A constrained smile”

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A constrained smile
Forced heartiness
A strained smile

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