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constrained
con·strained [ kən stráynd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
not natural or spontaneous: lacking naturalness or spontaneity because of self-consciousness, reserve, or inhibiting circumstances

con·strain·ed·ly [ kən stráynədlee ] adverb
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