curtailed
adj. C1 Advanced US //kɝˈteɪɫd// UK //kɜːtˈeɪld// cur·tailed
adj. reduced in length or limited in some way. You use this to describe something that was cut short before it was supposed to finish.
adj. reduced in extent or quantity; imposed with a restriction that limits duration or scope. Often used as a participial adjective to describe rights, activities, or timeframes.
The outdoor concert was curtailed because of the heavy rain.
The government announced that several public services would be curtailed due to the sudden budget deficit.
While the initial proposal was ambitious, the final project was significantly curtailed by environmental regulations and a lack of community support.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'become', or precedes a noun as a modifier.