more limited

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 good folks at Fidelity gently sum things up External link: “The second half of the year may continue to present a complicated picture for bond investors,” suggesting “a more limited opportunity set right now.”

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

“Overall, economic conditions are likely driving elevated unemployment among new graduates, while factors such as demographics and AI play a more limited role.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Larger models performed best, while smaller ones showed more limited abilities.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

So, the government's ability to borrow money is much more limited.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

They seem to be a matter of perspective: the more remote or alien the period, the more clear-cut the period style—and the more limited our knowledge and understanding.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson