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constipated

/ˈkɑːn.stə.peɪ.tɪd/
con · sti · pat · ed
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• adjective

1

Affected by constipation; having difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces.

Example

"The pediatrician recommended increasing dietary fiber and water intake to help the constipated toddler."

2

Slow, sluggish, or restricted in movement, flow, or emotional expression; lacking spontaneity or ease.

Example

"Critics described the novel's prose as overly formal and emotionally constipated."

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• Nearby Words

constellation
consternation
constipate
constipated
constipation
constituency
constituent

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb constipare ('to press or crowd closely together'), formed from com- ('together') and stipare ('to cram or pack').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Constipated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/constipated
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