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straitened
This term describes a state of financial hardship, specifically when a person or family has less money than they once had or less than they need to maintain their previous standard of living. It carries a tone of quiet dignity and restraint, often implying a forced reduction in spending rather than absolute destitution or poverty.
In modern usage, the word is almost exclusively paired with the noun "circumstances." Using it in other contexts, such as describing a person directly as "straitened," is rare and can sound archaic. It differs from "poor" by suggesting a transition from a more comfortable state to one of limitation.