constraints

Definitions

Limitations or restrictions that restrict the range of possible actions or outcomes.

The state of being checked, restricted, or compelled to avoid or perform some action.

A sense of embarrassment or forced reserve that inhibits natural behavior.

Examples

The project was delayed due to strict budget constraints.

Time constraints made it impossible to finish the report before the deadline.

Synonyms

limitations restrictions restraints boundaries impediments controls inhibitions

Antonyms

freedom liberty advantages openness flexibility allowances unrestraint