Comparative for unnatural, awkward or contrived in nature or behavior
“Certainly, he is more believable when he's doing anger and hardness than when he deploys his constrained smile.”
Comparative for characterized by the repression of thoughts, desires or actions
“He kissed her, a long kiss that framed his constrained desires, his dreams.”
Comparative for modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
Comparative for slow to reveal emotion or opinions
Comparative for having distinct limits or boundaries
Comparative for obliged by law, circumstances, or duty to do something
Comparative for under pressure or having difficulty doing or getting something
Comparative for having been imposed or established by authority
Comparative for trapped and forced into a position where escape or evasion is limited or impossible
Comparative for intimidated or overwhelmed by an overbearing significant other
Comparative for liable to be brought to account or held responsible
Comparative for restricted or stymied from progressing or producing results
Comparative for using, exercising or showing caution
Comparative for given to or marked by restraint or moderation
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