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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

Example Sentences

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The country’s limited social safety net causes people — especially women like Simmons — to face impossible choices.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

International prices remain elevated, though, with Brent crude jumping close to 5% Thursday to above $99 as flow through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Although these findings suggest that fizzy water could slightly improve how the body uses glucose, the overall impact is very limited.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

The discontent is no longer limited to factory floors.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I knew guns were for taking lives, but in my mind, that was limited to small critters we needed to eat.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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