Handcuffed and Sturdy
Opposite meaning words
Handcuffed
Handcuffed adjective - Unable to act or achieve one's purpose.
Usage example: handcuffed by a dearth of funding, the preservation society can do little but stand by as these historic structures deteriorate
Sturdy is an antonym for handcuffed.
Nearby Words: handcuff, handcuffing
Sturdy
Sturdy adjective - Able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure.
Handcuffed is an antonym for sturdy.
Nearby Word: sturdily
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