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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Oil prices climbed as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained restricted and after the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged ship over the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Anthropic found that the model engaged in a behavior called “alignment faking” — deliberately disguising its true reasoning and dangerous capabilities to avoid being restricted by people.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

“It has had a psychological impact on my life; it has restricted me, and I can’t move freely if I have to travel to India,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Refugees or illegal migrants crossing the river into Greece enter a heavily militarised restricted zone, dotted with watchtowers.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Technicians and machinery in restricted areas, and in the nonrestricted areas, their numerous guests go about their business.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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