Synonyms of limitations

limitations

noun

plural of limitation

1

as in limits

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limits
• confines
• boundaries
• lines
• ends
• barriers
• bounds
• caps
• ceilings
• extents
• terminations
• edges
• borders
• fences
• extremities
• margins
• restraints
• walls
• termini
• fag ends
• rims
• verges
• hedges
• stops
• brims
• bars
• outsides

2

as in restrictions

something that limits one's freedom of action or choice

the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restrictions
• constraints
• restraints
• conditions
• strictures
• curbs
• prohibitions
• exceptions
• fetters
• stipulations
• checks
• circumscriptions
• qualifications
• reservations
• strings
• provisos
• bans
• proscriptions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freedoms
• latitudes

3

as in constraints

the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries

the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restrictions
• constraints
• restraints
• confinements
• reins
• segregations
• stints
• isolations
• circumscriptions
• containments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of limitations

Elliot is also doing her own mentoring and also seeing those limitations too. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

These limitations could easily produce an analysis that is misleading or inaccurate. — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

This approach overcomes limitations in thick-electrode battery manufacturing, creating higher-energy-density batteries suitable for long-range electric vehicles. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Despite the data's limitations, NPR's analysis and reporting show that disabled children and youth who go through foster care have some of the worst outcomes. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

The new 192-foot tower will replace the existing control tower, which has operated since 1967 and has operational and accessibility limitations, the department said. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Researchers at the Smart Materials unit of the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) have been working on a third option that could overcome these limitations. — New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2026

McCullough has guided the Marlins to records of 79-83 last season, and 80-82 this season, despite the team’s payroll limitations. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Limitations of Kettlebells Like every other form of resistance training, kettlebell training has limitations, Binckes said. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2026