cramped — uncomfortably small or restricted in space; lacking adequate room
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: uncomfortably small or restricted in space; lacking adequate room
Pronunciation (IPA): /kræmpt/
Korean meaning: 비좁은, 공간이 부족한
Korean pronunciation: **크램**프트
Example Sentences
- Five roommates sharing a cramped studio apartment discovered that privacy is a luxury.
- The economy class seats were so cramped that my knees became best friends with the seat in front.
- Working in cramped conditions can reduce productivity and employee satisfaction.
cramped
ADJECTIVE//kræmpt//
uncomfortably small or restricted in space; lacking adequate room
A woman navigates her cramped apartment filled with oversized furniture
Cramped between walls, papers stamped and body clamped!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'krampen' or Middle Low German 'krampen', meaning to bend or curl up. The word entered English in the 16th century and originally referred to the physical act of contracting or confining space.
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📝Examples
“Five roommates sharing a cramped studio apartment discovered that privacy is a luxury.”
“The economy class seats were so cramped that my knees became best friends with the seat in front.”
“Working in cramped conditions can reduce productivity and employee satisfaction.”
“The cramped elevator ride with ten strangers taught me the true meaning of personal space.”
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