Handcuffed and Sturdy

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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