English adjective: strained | |||
1. | strained lacking natural ease | ||
Samples | A labored style of debating. | ||
Synonyms | labored, laboured | ||
Similar | awkward | ||
Antonyms | graceful | ||
2. | strained showing signs of mental and emotional tension | ||
Samples | Her voice was strained as she asked the question. | ||
Similar | tense | ||
Antonyms | relaxed | ||
3. | strained lacking spontaneity; not natural | ||
Samples | A constrained smile. Forced heartiness. A strained smile. | ||
Synonyms | constrained, forced | ||
Similar | affected, unnatural | ||
Antonyms | unaffected | ||
4. | strained struggling for effect | ||
Samples | Agonistic poses. | ||
Synonyms | agonistic | ||
Similar | affected, unnatural | ||
Antonyms | unaffected | ||