Constrained and Lax

Opposite meaning words

Constrained adjective - Lacking spontaneity; not natural.

Show all Definitions

Lax is an antonym for constrained.

Lax adjective - Not bound by rigid standards.

Usage example: the guidelines for the essay contest were fairly lax, permitting a wide variety of topics

Show all Definitions

Constrained is an antonym for lax.

Nearby Word: laxly

Cite this Source

Lax and Constrained. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/constrained/lax

Constrained & Lax. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/constrained/lax>.

Lax or Constrained. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/constrained/lax.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "constrained" and "lax" have occurred on timeline