constipated
/'kɔnstipeitid/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Suffering from constipation; having difficult, incomplete, or infrequent bowel movements. This describes a physical condition where the passage of feces is hindered, often resulting in discomfort.
Usage
The adjective "constipated" is used to describe a person or animal experiencing constipation. It is typically used in medical, health, and general conversational contexts. - It is often used with the verb "to be" or "to feel" (e.g., "I am constipated"). - It can describe a temporary state caused by diet, medication, or other factors.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The patient reported feeling constipated for several days.
- Eating more fiber can help if you are constipated.
- A common side effect of this pain medication is that it leaves people feeling constipated.
Advanced Usage
- "to be/get/become constipated": This is the standard construction to indicate entering or being in the state of constipation.
- Traveling often causes me to become constipated.
- Used figuratively (though less common) to describe something that is blocked, sluggish, or not flowing freely.
- The writer felt constipated, unable to get any words onto the page. (This is a metaphorical extension.)
Variants and Related Words
- Constipate (verb): To cause constipation in someone or something.
- Some foods can constipate you.
- Constipation (noun): The condition of being constipated.
- He suffers from chronic constipation.
Synonyms
- Bunged up (informal)
- Obstructed (in a medical sense)
- Irregular (regarding bowel habits)
Antonyms
- Regular (having normal bowel movements)
- Lax (loose)
- Diarrheal (suffering from diarrhea)
Adjective
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have difficult or incomplete or infrequent evacuation of the bowels
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