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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But whether it’s overpaying in restricted free agency or working out a sign-and-trade deal, pry him away from the Jazz.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

The government on Friday also restricted access to La Guaira, arguing that the massive influx of volunteers was hindering search and rescue efforts.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Parisians, meanwhile, will be restricted from drinking alcohol in public from noon through the night on both Friday and Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Before the ban, authorities had in recent years increasingly restricted the flying of drones in Beijing, citing security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Television at Hailsham had been pretty restricted, and at the Cottages too—though there was nothing to stop us watching all day—no one was very keen on it.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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