Confined

Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪnd/

Confined (adjective)

  1. kept in a small or limited space
  2. not allowed to move freely
  3. limited to a certain area or group

Examples

  • The cat felt confined in the small box.
  • Living in a confined room can be challenging.

Common collocations: confined space, feel confined, confined to bed, confined indoors, confined to a region

Synonyms of Confined

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Confined

  • describing freedom or lack of boundaries
  • indicating absence of confinement