constrained

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Kept within close bounds; confined.

   The epistle is opened and read—with a little wonder, most probably not a little vexation, at its constrained style.

2. 2
   adj

   lacking spontaneity

3. 3
   verb

   simple past and past participle of constrain

4. 4
   adj

   Forced; compelled.