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English adjective: strained

1. strained lacking natural ease


SamplesA labored style of debating.


Synonymslabored, laboured


Similarawkward


Antonymsgraceful

2. strained showing signs of mental and emotional tension


SamplesHer voice was strained as she asked the question.


Similartense


Antonymsrelaxed

3. strained lacking spontaneity; not natural


SamplesA constrained smile.
Forced heartiness.
A strained smile.


Synonymsconstrained, forced


Similaraffected, unnatural


Antonymsunaffected

4. strained struggling for effect


SamplesAgonistic poses.


Synonymsagonistic


Similaraffected, unnatural


Antonymsunaffected









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