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limited

[lim-i-tid] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
restricted, definite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defined finite narrow
STRONG
bound bounded checked circumscribed confined constrained controlled curbed delimited fixed hampered local modified particular qualified reserved restrained sectional
WEAK
determinate hemmed in precise topical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unrestricted
STRONG
extroverted free general indefinite outgoing unbounded unlimited
WEAK
OK adequate limitless satisfactory sufficient
ADJECTIVE
inadequate, short
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diminished insufficient minimal narrow poor reduced restricted small
STRONG
cramped little mean set
WEAK
faulty ineffectual paltry unsatisfactory
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adequate broad-minded generous sufficient
STRONG
open
WEAK
OK indefinite limitless satisfactory unbounded unlimited unrestricted

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Goldman Sachs senior trader sees limited upside for U.S. stocks after the cease-fire between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

What are some strategies to engage with the arts in a meaningful way when people have limited time and energy?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Rail tickets, which are limited in number and non-refundable, go on sale on Wednesday at 16:00 BST.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Sahel states have been fighting Islamic State and Al-Qaeda extremists for more than a decade with limited success.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“We had a very limited amount of the Cobalt Blue Orchids, Nats, and they’re very delicate—we had to keep all of them in the lab. We couldn’t have given any away.”

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller