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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The UN said on Friday it "strongly condemns any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur," adding it couldn't verify details due to restricted access to the area.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

I’m obviously not restricted to only these ingredients, just as Slagle herself isn’t living under some kind of self-imposed 40-item pantry oath.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Mr. Musk in January was awarded one billion performance-based restricted shares that will vest if his company establishes a “permanent human colony on Mars with at least one million inhabitants.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From BBC • May 19, 2026

A voice came into Tally’s head: “Warning, restricted area.”The wind was turning cold as the sun dropped.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

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