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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“That leaves some areas where you can make commercial deals, but it’s just a much more limited ambition for the relationship,” Hirson says.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Most economists see the likely impact on eurozone inflation this time around as more limited, since natural-gas prices have risen less sharply, the labor market is looser, and the economy is cooler.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“They’re going to try to think about the best way to use their more limited jet-fuel supplies.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Japans technological capabilities appeared to be far inferior to those of Germany, and the Japanese regime’s threat to the world of a much more limited order.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik