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

According to a statement by the team, the approach does have limitations. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

The authors also noted some study limitations – including potential unvalidated diagnoses and limited socioeconomic and lifestyle data – as well as the associations not proving causation. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

This was one aspect of Parton, the adventurer whose insistent self-respect would carry her beyond any limitations others tried to impose on her. — Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

However, outside oncologists note that natural experiments from decades past come with inherent research limitations. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Caicedo returning from injury will help but Romeo Lavia has his own limitations defensively. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

That demonstration of both robotic prowess and limitations came from the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games hosted in Beijing from August 22–26. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

Legislators earlier this year passed a provision in the state budget that extends limitations on corporate tax credits, including a $5-million state tax credit cap each year. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

In terms of procurement, infrastructural and market limitations do not incentivize the use of certified or recyclable materials. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026