Definition
straitened
adjective
- having little money; in financial difficulty
Usage: often used in the phrase 'straitened circumstances'
Examples
- The family lived in straitened circumstances after the factory closed.
- Due to straitened finances, they had to sell their home.
- Many retirees find themselves in straitened circumstances.
- The charity helps families in straitened situations.
- Her straitened budget meant no vacation this year.
- The economic downturn left many businesses in straitened conditions.