restricted

[ri-strik-tid] / rɪˈstrɪk tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

limited

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barred blocked closed confined controlled defined deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered

STRONG

bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered

WEAK

held-back reined in small

Antonyms

STRONG

free unbounded

Example Sentences

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Mehta says the support he would receive in a care home would make his life much more restricted.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Some countries in the region have imposed fuel-saving measures, cut refinery runs or restricted product exports to conserve domestic supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Last year, Beijing restricted exports of certain rare earths before later lifting the measure.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He made just three of 11 shots in the restricted area during the first two games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

This is not a situation restricted to astronomical objects, but only astronomical objects are so far away that the finite speed of light becomes important.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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