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constrained

const·rai·ned

UK/kənˈstɹeɪnd/ US/kənˈstɹɛjnd/ rare

adjective

1.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

  • “a constrained smile”
  • “forced heartiness”
  • “a strained smile”
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