Meaning of the word straitened in English

What does straitened mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

straitened

US /ˈstreɪ.tənd/
UK /ˈstreɪ.tənd/

Adjective

1.

A straitened situation is difficult because there is much less money available to you than there was in the past:

Example:
A lot of people are finding themselves in very straitened circumstances because of the recession.
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