About The Word Strained
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Strained
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What's The Definition Of Strained?
[adj] struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"
[adj] lacking spontaneity; not natural; "a constrained smile"; "forced heartiness"; "a strained smile" [adj] lacking natural ease; "a labored style of debating" [adj] under great stress; "her voice was strained as she asked the question" Synonyms | Synonyms for Strained: affected | agonistic | awkward | constrained | forced | labored | laboured | tense | unnatural Related Terms | Find terms related to Strained: See Also | Strained In Webster's Dictionary \Strained\, a.
1. Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched;
weakened; as, strained relations between old friends.
2. Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as,
his wit was strained.
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