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constipated Synonyms

Another word for constipated

Choosing another word for constipated depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
costive
Strong
bound
Weak
irregular

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
inhibited
repressed
stifled
congested
clogged
Weak
stagnant

Opposites of constipated

The opposite of constipated shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

uninhibited
expressive
fluid
spontaneous
regular
See all opposites of constipated

• Nearby Words

constellation
consternation
constipate
constipated
constipation
constituency
constituent

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Constipated. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/constipated
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