Constrained (Adjective)
Meaning
Lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her constrained laughter made it clear she wasn't enjoying the joke.
- The politician's constrained smile during the press conference fueled speculation about his health.
- In the awkward silence, he offered a constrained greeting to his former colleague.
- The actress's constrained performance made it hard for her to win over the audience's hearts.
- The team leader's constrained tone of voice hinted at the underlying tensions in the room.