constrained

Meanings

Verb

• hold back
• restrict
• simple past and past participle of constrain

Adjective Satellite

• lacking spontaneity; not natural
  • "a constrained smile"

Adj

• Kept within close bounds; confined.
• Forced; compelled.

Synonyms

constrain, cumber, encumber, forced, restrain, stiffen, strained, tighten, tighten up