Synonyms for

Confined

Verb / kʌˈnfaɪnd / Another word for confined — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Restricted within limits; enclosed or imprisoned

Synonyms & similar words

circumscribe detain jailed limit trammel hold restrain free confine enclose bound holdin captive imprisoned throttle invasive restrict unconfined restricted limited enclosed imprisoned trapped restrained bound caged closed sealed isolated quarantined gaoled

Synonyms by register

Formal

restricted limited circumscribed constrained

Informal

cooped up hemmed in stuck boxed in

Literary

imprisoned fettered cribbed

Antonyms

free unrestricted open unlimited released liberated unbounded

Common collocations

  • confined to bed
  • confined space
  • confined area
  • confined to the house
  • confined by
  • confined within

Word family

noun confinement
verb confine
adjective confined
adverb confinedly

Usage note

Often used to describe physical limitations or restrictions. Be mindful of the context; 'confined' can imply a negative state of being trapped or a neutral description of a limited area.

Example sentences

  1. The bird was confined to its cage.
  2. The prisoner was confined to his cell.
  3. The doctor said I needed to be confined to bed rest for a week.
  4. The cat was confined to the house.
  5. The children were confined to the classroom due to the rain.

Quotes

  • We are confined only by the walls we build ourselves.
  • The only thing that can ever truly confine us is our own mind.
  • Freedom is not the absence of confinement, but the ability to choose the right confinement for the right reasons.

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