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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The UN said on Friday it "strongly condemns any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur," adding it couldn't verify details due to restricted access to the area.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

I’m obviously not restricted to only these ingredients, just as Slagle herself isn’t living under some kind of self-imposed 40-item pantry oath.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Bolat says there are many places online explaining how to access the markets even in territories where they are restricted.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The U.S. has long used antidumping rules, tariffs and restricted access to federal subsidies to shield domestic solar-energy companies from Chinese competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I get about half my music from unprotected sites, and half from private sites with very restricted access.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

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