overly restrictive

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

Indicates a negative, excessive degree of restriction.

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  • Many critics argued that the new legislation was overly restrictive on small businesses.
  • Her parents were often criticized for having an overly restrictive approach to her upbringing.
  • The company's dress code has become overly restrictive, stifling individuality.
  • Some artists find that traditional forms can be overly restrictive to their creativity.
  • The government was accused of implementing overly restrictive trade policies.
  • We need to avoid creating an overly restrictive environment for innovation.
  • He felt the rules were overly restrictive and didn't allow for any flexibility.
  • Is this diet plan overly restrictive, or can I realistically stick to it?
  • The new security measures were deemed overly restrictive by many passengers.
  • To prevent future issues, we must ensure our guidelines are not overly restrictive.