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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This is especially true for "conflict zones, disasters and other restricted environments where reporters cannot safely access the scene or where information is tightly controlled", he said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The space of freedom has been narrowed, voices have been silenced, even freedom of movement can be restricted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A tightly restricted preview of Mythos was shared with partner organizations this week, under an initiative called Project Glasswing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

He said he thinks things could get especially choppy once lockups expire, meaning company insiders and early investors are able to sell their shares after an initial restricted period.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

It is also not restricted to our time: Sumerian cylinder seals from the third millennium b.c. and Taoist flags in prerevolutionary China displayed constellations.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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