Straitened

Pronunciation: /ˈstɹeɪtˈiˈnɛd/

Straitened (adjective)

  1. Having little money or resources, making it hard to live comfortably.
  2. In a difficult or restricted situation, often due to lack of options.

Examples

  • The family faced straitened circumstances after the job loss.
  • They found themselves in a straitened position during the negotiations.

Common collocations: straitened finances, straitened budget, straitened options, straitened circumstances

Synonyms of Straitened

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Straitened

  • — Indicates a state of being made larger or more extensive.
  • — Refers to a lack of limitations or boundaries.