limiting

/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈli-mə-tiŋ/ (ame, mw)

limiting — adjective

  • limitingpositive
  • more limitingcomparative
  • most limitingsuperlative

1. describes a situation, rule, or condition that reduces the options you have or m

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes a situation, rule, or condition that reduces the options you have or makes it harder to do things freely

例句

Mei found the school uniform policy limiting because students could only wear white shirts and dark trousers.

find + noun + limiting (perception pattern)

For a graphic designer like Javier, using outdated software felt increasingly limiting.

feel + increasingly + limiting (gradable adjective)

同義詞
  • restrictive

    more formal; often used for rules, laws, or policies that strictly control behaviour

  • constraining

    more formal; focuses on pressure or force that reduces freedom of action

  • confining

    emphasises being physically or mentally kept within narrow boundaries

反義詞
  • liberating

    describes something that frees you or gives you more choice

  • flexible

    describes rules, arrangements, or systems that allow many options

文法句型

find + noun + limiting

用法筆記

Often used with feel, find, or be to describe how someone experiences a restriction. Frequently followed by 'for' to indicate who is affected.

常見錯誤

❌The time was limiting for the test.
✅The time was limited for the test.
💡'limited' means there is not enough; 'limiting' describes something that actively restricts choices or freedom.