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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Wells separately received 957 restricted stock units External link on May 20, according to a different form.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

While there is relief at the partial restoration of connectivity in Iran, there are also concerns about increased censorship in a country where internet access was already heavily restricted and monitored.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"Each of the newly recognized species seems to occupy a relatively restricted range in fragile mountain environments, highlighting new ecological and evolutionary questions," says Daniel Jablonski.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Tampa Bay placed him on the restricted list early in the 2024 season, voiding his contract.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

After that he got louder and not so funny—and it ends up I’m restricted for three days.”

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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