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Meaning of 'strained' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Strained [ a.]
- Subjected to great or excessive tension; wrenched; weakened; as, strained relations between old friends.
- Done or produced with straining or excessive effort; as, his wit was strained.
2 . Strained [ imp. & p. p.]
- of Strain

Meaning of 'strained' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . strained [ s]
Meaning (1):
- lacking spontaneity; not natural
Example in sentence:
  • a constrained smile;
  • a strained smile;
  • forced heartiness
Meaning (2):
- lacking natural ease
Example in sentence:
  • a labored style of debating
Meaning (3):
- struggling for effect
Example in sentence:
  • agonistic poses
Meaning (4):
- showing signs of mental and emotional tension
Example in sentence:
  • her voice was strained as she asked the question

Nearby Words:

strabism strabismometer strabismus strabotomy straddle straddled straddling stradometrical straggle straggled

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