1. restricting freedom of movement or action; limiting

Examples

• The small apartment felt confining after living in a large house.
• She found the strict rules at boarding school very confining.
• The cast on his leg was confining but necessary for healing.
• Working in a cubicle can feel confining for creative people.
• The confining space of the elevator made him anxious.
• Many people find traditional office jobs too confining.