restrictive
adjective/rɪˈstrɪktɪv/
Frequency rank: #7,343 most common English word
Meaning
Imposing limits or restrictions; preventing freedom of action.
Example sentence
The new school rules felt very restrictive to the students who loved freedom.
Synonyms & related words
- limiting
- strict
- controlling
- confining
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